White-fronted Swift
NameWhite-fronted Swift
Common NameWhite-fronted Swift
Scientific NameCypseloides storeri
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)42
Length (cm)19
Weight (g)105
Plumage DetailsPredominantly sooty blackish-brown plumage with a small, often inconspicuous white patch on the forehead and a pale throat.
Vocalization / CallHigh-pitched, rapid twittering or chattering calls, often given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to western Mexico, primarily found in the Sierra Madre Occidental and Sierra Madre del Sur.
Identifying Featureslarge dark swift, long swept-back wings, aerial flight, small white forehead patch, pale throat
Description
This large, dark swift is an aerial insectivore, spending most of its life in flight. It is characterized by its long, swept-back wings and powerful, direct flight, often found near cliffs and waterfalls.
