Pale-rumped Swift
A species of New World Needle-tailed Swifts Scientific name : Chaetura egregia Genus : New World Needle-tailed Swifts
Pale-rumped Swift, A species of New World Needle-tailed Swifts
Botanical name: Chaetura egregia
Genus: New World Needle-tailed Swifts
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Description
Description
The pale-rumped swift (Chaetura egregia) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
10 cm
Feeding Habits
Pale-rumped Swift mainly feeds in lower strata, often in mixed flocks. Its diet includes a variety of insects caught mid-flight, utilizing agile aerial foraging techniques. Pale-rumped Swift possesses unique adaptations for capturing prey in-flight, distinguishing its feeding habits from other species.
Habitat
The principal habitat of pale-rumped Swift is the tropical lowland evergreen forest, where it thrives in regions offering a mix of humid forests and more open landscapes. While pale-rumped Swift is predominantly found in the lowlands, it also occupies hilly areas within broader tropical regions.
Dite type
Insectivorous