About the White-chinned Swift
The white-chinned swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found from Mexico south through most Central America countries into South America as far south as Peru and east as far as Suriname.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Cypseloides cryptus |
| Species Codes | whcswi1, WCHS, WCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-chinned Swift belong to?
The White-chinned Swift (Cypseloides cryptus) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-chinned Swift?
The white-chinned swift is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found from Mexico south through most Central America countries into South America as far south as Peru and east as far as Suriname....
Where can I report a White-chinned Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of White-chinned Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
68
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