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White-naped Swift

Streptoprocne semicollaris

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
44,4 cm
Khối Lượng
175,0 g
Họ
Apodidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 44,4 cm 17.5 in
Khối Lượng 175,0 g 6.17 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Very loud screaming trill; deep, powerful 'shreee' from Mexico's largest swift; calls over cliffs and canyons; impressive volume; deeper than White-collared Swift

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Apodidae (Swifts)
Genus Streptoprocne
Loài Streptoprocne semicollaris

Distribution

White-naped Swift has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the White-naped Swift eat?
Exclusively aerial insectivore catching small flying insects and spiders drifting in aerial plankton at altitude.
Where does the White-naped Swift live?
Endemic to Mexico from Nayarit south to Oaxaca. Found in montane forest and canyons at 1,000–3,000 m. Nests behind waterfalls.
Is the White-naped Swift endangered?
The White-naped Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-naped Swift nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the White-naped Swift sound like?
Very loud screaming trill; deep, powerful 'shreee' from Mexico's largest swift; calls over cliffs and canyons; impressive volume; deeper than White-collared Swift
How big is the White-naped Swift?
The White-naped Swift has a wingspan of 44.4 cm, weight of 175.0 g.
What order and family does the White-naped Swift belong to?
The White-naped Swift (Streptoprocne semicollaris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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