About the Great Dusky Swift
The great dusky swift is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Bolivia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypseloides senex |
| Species Codes | grdswi1, GDSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Dusky Swift belong to?
The Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Great Dusky Swift?
The great dusky swift is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Bolivia....
Where can I report a Great Dusky Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Dusky Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grdswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
432
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