Sooty Swift
NameSooty Swift
Common NameSooty Swift
Scientific NameCypseloides fumigatus
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)40.5
Length (cm)16
Weight (g)40
Plumage DetailsEntirely sooty-brown to blackish plumage, appearing uniformly dark in flight. The underparts may be slightly paler than the upperparts, but overall lacks distinct markings.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, rapid chirps and trills, often given in flight, sometimes described as a 'tseet-tseet-tseet' or a chattering sound.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. It inhabits humid montane and lowland forests, often near waterfalls or rocky cliffs for nesting.
Identifying Featuresuniformly dark sooty-brown plumage, classic swift silhouette with long, pointed wings, fast, erratic flight pattern, often seen near waterfalls or cliffs
Description
The Sooty Swift is a medium-sized swift characterized by its uniformly dark plumage and typical swift-like silhouette. It spends most of its life in the air, foraging for insects with rapid, agile flight.
