About the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
The lesser swallow-tailed swift or Cayenne swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America; in every mainland South America country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay; and on Trinidad.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Panyptila cayennensis |
| Species Codes | lstswi1, LSTS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift belong to?
The Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift (Panyptila cayennensis) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift?
The lesser swallow-tailed swift or Cayenne swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America; in every mainland South America country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay; and on Trinidad....
Where can I report a Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lstswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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