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White-throated Swift

Aeronautes saxatalis

Least Concern
翼開長
28.1 cm
体重
34.03 g
Apodidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized swift (15-17 cm) with striking black and white plumage, unique among North American swifts. White throat, breast, and flank patches contrast with black body. Found in canyons and cliffs of western North America. Aerial insectivore; resident in southern range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 28.1 cm 11.1 in
体重 34.03 g 1.20 oz

識別

羽毛

Black upperparts; bold white throat and white flanks extending to white central underparts; black sides of breast and belly create striking tricoloured pattern; white lateral tail spots; Western North American cliff-nesting swift.

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in western North America from British Columbia south through the Rocky Mountains to Central America. Partially migratory northward.

Diet & Feeding

Aerial insectivore relying entirely on flying insects (midges, gnats, small beetles) and airborne spiders.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 20-27 days. Fledging: 40-46 days.

一腹卵数

3-6

鳴き声

さえずり

Sharp, whistled notes alternating with buzzy trills; crisp di-di-dit pattern repeated rhythmically during swift soaring flights.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus Aeronautes
Aeronautes saxatalis

Distribution

White-throated Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the White-throated Swift eat?
Aerial insectivore relying entirely on flying insects (midges, gnats, small beetles) and airborne spiders.
Where does the White-throated Swift live?
Found in western North America from British Columbia south through the Rocky Mountains to Central America. Partially migratory northward.
Is the White-throated Swift endangered?
The White-throated Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-throated Swift nest?
Nest type: CP,O. Incubation: 20-27 days. Fledging: 40-46 days.
What does the White-throated Swift sound like?
Sharp, whistled notes alternating with buzzy trills; crisp di-di-dit pattern repeated rhythmically during swift soaring flights.
How big is the White-throated Swift?
The White-throated Swift has a wingspan of 28.1 cm, weight of 34.03 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Swift belong to?
The White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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