About the Sooty Swift
The sooty swift is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypseloides fumigatus |
| Species Codes | sooswi1, SOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Sooty Swift belong to?
The Sooty Swift (Cypseloides fumigatus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Sooty Swift?
The sooty swift is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, and Paraguay....
Where can I report a Sooty Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Sooty Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sooswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
65
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