About the White-collared Swift
The white-collared swift is a species of bird in the subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Streptoprocne zonaris |
| Species Codes | whcswi, WCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-collared Swift belong to?
The White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-collared Swift?
The white-collared swift is a species of bird in the subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country....
Where can I report a White-collared Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of White-collared Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whcswi, or on iNaturalist.
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