Short-tailed Swift

Chaetura brachyura

Least Concern

The Short-tailed Swift is a swift or swiftlet of North, Central, and South American skies, mountains, forests, and cities. It spends most daylight hours on the wing, catching tiny flying insects high above forests, cliffs, towns, or water, and many species nest in caves, on rock faces, or against buildings.

Family

Apodidae

Group

Swifts

Range

Short-tailed Swift Range — Resident or seasonal range in North, Central, and South American skies, mountains, forests, and cities

Population

≈ Unknown

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