White-collared Swift
NameWhite-collared Swift
Common NameWhite-collared Swift
Scientific NameStreptoprocne zonaris
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)51.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsAdults are predominantly sooty black or dark brown, with a prominent white collar that extends around the nape and throat, contrasting sharply with the dark body.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include loud, chattering, and screeching calls, often given in flight, especially when in groups or around nesting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread from central Mexico through Central America and the Caribbean, south through much of South America to northern Argentina and southeastern Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a swift, Dark sooty plumage, Prominent white collar around neck and throat, Long, pointed, sickle-shaped wings, Fast, powerful, and erratic flight
Description
The White-collared Swift is a large, powerful swift known for its incredibly fast and erratic flight. It spends most of its life in the air, foraging for insects and often nesting on high cliffs or in caves.
