About the Chapman's Swift
Chapman's swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, Venezuela, and possibly Ecuador.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Chaetura chapmani |
| Species Codes | chaswi2, CHAS, CHSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Chapman's Swift belong to?
The Chapman's Swift (Chaetura chapmani) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Chapman's Swift?
Chapman's swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, Trinidad, Venezuela, and possibly Ecuador....
Where can I report a Chapman's Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Chapman's Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code chaswi2, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
28
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