White-naped Swift
Streptoprocne semicollaris
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A large swift (20-22 cm) endemic to Mexico, found in montane regions from Nayarit to Guerrero. Dark plumage with a white half-collar on the nape. Aerial insectivore, foraging over pine-oak forests and barrancas. Nests in large cave colonies. Near Threatened due to limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 44.4 cm | 17.5 in |
| 체중 | 175.0 g | 6.17 oz |
식별
깃털
Very large; entirely black with white patch restricted to nape only, not forming a full collar; large square tail; Mexican endemic and the largest swift in Middle America; white nape spot diagnostic among regional swifts.
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Endemic to Mexico from Nayarit south to Oaxaca. Found in montane forest and canyons at 1,000–3,000 m. Nests behind waterfalls.
Diet & Feeding
Exclusively aerial insectivore catching small flying insects and spiders drifting in aerial plankton at altitude.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: SC.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Very loud screaming trill; deep, powerful 'shreee' from Mexico's largest swift; calls over cliffs and canyons; impressive volume; deeper than White-collared Swift
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Apodidae (Swifts) |
| Genus | Streptoprocne |
| 종 | Streptoprocne semicollaris |
Distribution
White-naped Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.
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