About the Band-rumped Swift
The band-rumped swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found from Panama south through Colombia into Ecuador, east from Venezuela into the Guianas and Brazil, and on Trinidad.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Chaetura spinicaudus |
| Species Codes | barswi, BRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Band-rumped Swift belong to?
The Band-rumped Swift (Chaetura spinicaudus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Band-rumped Swift?
The band-rumped swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found from Panama south through Colombia into Ecuador, east from Venezuela into the Guianas and Brazil, and on Trinidad....
Where can I report a Band-rumped Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Band-rumped Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barswi, or on iNaturalist.
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