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White-collared Swift

Streptoprocne zonaris

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
42,5 cm
Khối Lượng
106,45 g
Họ
Apodidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A very large swift (20-22 cm, wingspan 45-55 cm) with a bold white collar band, the largest New World swift. Found from Mexico to southern Brazil and the Caribbean. Aerial insectivore, foraging in large, noisy flocks over forests and cities. Nests behind waterfalls and in caves.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 42,5 cm 16.7 in
Khối Lượng 106,45 g 3.75 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Large; glossy blue-black plumage with bold broad white collar encircling entire neck; collar clean and complete; underparts black; large slightly forked tail; among the most recognisable Neotropical swifts due to conspicuous white collar.

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.

Diet & Feeding

Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: HC. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Loud, screaming 'shreee-shreee'; powerful screeching trill; calls from large flocks over mountains; very audible; one of the loudest Neotropical swifts; alarm a harsh rattle

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

White-collared Swift has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the White-collared Swift eat?
Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight.
Where does the White-collared Swift live?
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
Is the White-collared Swift endangered?
The White-collared Swift has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-collared Swift nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 30-35 days. Fledging: 45-55 days.
What does the White-collared Swift sound like?
Loud, screaming 'shreee-shreee'; powerful screeching trill; calls from large flocks over mountains; very audible; one of the loudest Neotropical swifts; alarm a harsh rattle
How big is the White-collared Swift?
The White-collared Swift has a wingspan of 42.5 cm, weight of 106.45 g.
What order and family does the White-collared Swift belong to?
The White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Apodidae.

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