Pale-rumped Swift
NamePale-rumped Swift
Common NamePale-rumped Swift
Scientific NameChaetura egregia
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)30
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)22
Plumage DetailsOverall sooty blackish-brown plumage, with a distinctive pale grayish-white rump and uppertail coverts. The throat is often slightly paler than the rest of the body.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations consist of high-pitched, rapid chattering or twittering calls, typically given while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in South America, primarily in eastern Peru, northern Bolivia, and western Brazil, inhabiting tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Identifying FeaturesPale grayish-white rump, Sooty dark body plumage, Fast, erratic flight pattern, Short, square tail with spiny projections
Description
The Pale-rumped Swift is a small, dark swift known for its rapid, erratic flight as it forages for insects high in the sky. It is distinguished by a prominent pale patch on its rump, contrasting with its otherwise dark plumage.
