Chapman's Swift
NameChapman's Swift
Common NameChapman's Swift
Scientific NameChaetura brachyura
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)17.5
Plumage DetailsSooty brownish-black plumage overall, often with a slightly paler rump and belly. The wings and tail are dark, appearing uniformly dusky.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, rapid chattering or twittering calls, often described as a series of 'chip-chip-chip' notes.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Central and South America, ranging from southern Mexico through Central America to northern Argentina and Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesDark sooty plumage, Short, square tail, Long, pointed, scythe-like wings, Rapid, erratic flight
Description
A small, dark swift known for its rapid, erratic flight. This aerial bird spends most of its life airborne, foraging for insects over various habitats.
