About the Ashy-tailed Swift
The ashy-tailed swift or Andre's swift is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to northern and central Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Chaetura andrei |
| Species Codes | astswi1, ATSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ashy-tailed Swift belong to?
The Ashy-tailed Swift (Chaetura andrei) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Ashy-tailed Swift?
The ashy-tailed swift or Andre's swift is a Vulnerable species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is endemic to northern and central Venezuela....
Where can I report a Ashy-tailed Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Ashy-tailed Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code astswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
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Species in Family
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