White-chested Swift
Cypseloides lemosi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusCypseloides (Cypseloides Swifts)
- SpeciesCypseloides lemosi (White-chested Swift)
About the White-chested Swift
The white-chested swift (Cypseloides lemosi) is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Brazil. The white-chested swift, American black swift (Cypseloides niger), Rothschild's swift (C. rothschildi), and sooty swift (C. fumigatus) form a superspecies. The white-chested swift is monotypic.
The white-chested swift is 14 to 15 cm (5.5 to 5.9 in) long and weighs about 28 g (0.99 oz). Both sexes have a notched tail, with the male's notch being deeper. The sexes have the same plumage. Adults have sooty blackish upperparts with a faint green gloss on the crown and back and bluish wings and tail. They are black between the bill and eye. They have a large white patch across the breast that is wider in the middle. The rest of their underparts are paler than the upperparts and slightly brownish. Immatures do not have the white breast band; they are dark slaty gray with white tips to most of the feathers of the underparts.
The white-chested swift is known from widely scattered locations from Colombia's Cauca River valley... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-chested Swift in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 2 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-chested Swift in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-chested Swift sighting in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park, based on 16 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-chested Swift in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for White-chested Swift in Farallones de Cali National Natural Park in our monthly data.