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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
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Description
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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.
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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
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Scientific Classification
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