White-naped Swift
NameWhite-naped Swift
Common NameWhite-naped Swift
Scientific NameStreptoprocne semicollaris
FamilyApodidae
Wingspan (cm)52.5
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)110
Plumage DetailsPredominantly sooty black or dark brown plumage, with a prominent broad white collar across the nape and hindneck, which can sometimes extend to the sides of the neck.
Vocalization / CallEmits high-pitched, shrill, and chattering calls, often described as screaming, especially when in flocks or around roosting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Mexico, found in mountainous regions from Sonora and Chihuahua south to Oaxaca and Veracruz.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a swift, Distinctive broad white collar on nape/hindneck, Dark, sooty plumage, Long, pointed wings and relatively short, slightly forked tail
Description
A large, robust swift known for its powerful, agile flight. It spends most of its life in the air, foraging for insects and only landing to roost or nest.
