About the Gray-rumped Swift
The grey-rumped swift or gray-rumped swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama; in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay; in Trinidad and Tobago; and on Grenada.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Chaetura cinereiventris |
| Species Codes | grrswi1, GRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-rumped Swift belong to?
The Gray-rumped Swift (Chaetura cinereiventris) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Gray-rumped Swift?
The grey-rumped swift or gray-rumped swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, and Panama; in every mainland South American country except Chile, French Guiana, Suriname, and Uruguay; in Trinidad and Tobago; and on ...
Where can I report a Gray-rumped Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-rumped Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grrswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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