Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift vs White-collared Swift
Panyptila cayennensis 对比 Streptoprocne zonaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| 属性 | Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift | White-collared Swift |
|---|---|---|
| 学名 | Panyptila cayennensis | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes | Caprimulgiformes |
| 科 | Apodidae | Apodidae |
| 保护状况 | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| 体长 | — | — |
| 翼展 | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) | 42.5 cm (16.7 in) |
| 体重 | 21.8 g (0.77 oz) | 106.45 g (3.75 oz) |
| 食性 | Aerial insectivore feeding on swarms of small flies, winged ants, and tiny beetles during sustained … | Obligate aerial insectivore; gathers small flying insects, winged ants, and airborne spiders during flight. |
| 产卵数 | 2-3 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
Dry, clicking chatter interspersed with thin whistles; rapid mechanical trill delivered with persistent energy throughout day.
White-collared Swift
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
Geographic Range & Migration
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
Found from Mexico south through Central America and South America to Bolivia and Brazil. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edge.
White-collared Swift
Found from Mexico south through Central America to South America east of the Andes, reaching Bolivia and southern Brazil. Often in large flocks.
保护状况
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
White-collared Swift
How to Tell Them Apart
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
Black upperparts; white throat and white flanks; white rump patch; deeply forked long tail; smaller version of Great Swallow-tailed Swift; widespread from Mexico to South America; forked tail and bold …
White-collared Swift
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 …
About These Birds
Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
A medium-sized swift (13-14 cm) with a moderately forked tail and white throat patch. Found from southern Mexico through Central America to Peru and Brazil. Dark plumage. Aerial insectivore, foraging over forest canopy and clearings. Nests under overhanging cliffs and bridges.
White-collared Swift
白领雨燕广泛分布于拉丁美洲山地，以白色颈环为特征的大型雨燕。