Andean Swift
Aeronautes andecolus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyApodidae (Swifts)
- GenusAeronautes (Aeronautes Swifts)
- SpeciesAeronautes andecolus (Andean Swift)
About the Andean Swift
The Andean swift (Aeronautes andecolus) is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The Andean swift was at one time placed in genus Micropus which was later merged into Aeronautes, and also in genus Apus from which it was split. Three subspecies are recognized, the nominate A. a. andecolus, A. a. parvulus, and A. a. peruvianus.
The Andean swift is about 14 cm (5.5 in) long. It has sharply pointed wings and a long deeply forked tail. The sexes are alike. Adults of the nominate subspecies have mostly black upperparts with a white collar and band on the rump. Their face and underparts are mostly white to off-white with mottled buff on the flanks and vent. Subspecies A. a. parvulus is smaller than the nominate and the borders between black and white areas are very sharply defined. A. a. peruvianus is also smaller than the nominate. Its tail is shorter and less deeply forked, its white plumage is purer, and it has darker undertail coverts.
Subspecies A. a. parvulus of the Andean swift is the northernmost; it is found on the western... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Andean Swift in Huascarán National 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 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 3 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 4 | Paracas National Reserve | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Andean Swift in Huascarán National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Andean Swift sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 18 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Andean Swift in Huascarán National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Andean Swift in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.