Sooty Swift
A species of Typical Primitive American Swifts Scientific name : Cypseloides fumigatus Genus : Typical Primitive American Swifts
Sooty Swift, A species of Typical Primitive American Swifts
Botanical name: Cypseloides fumigatus
Genus: Typical Primitive American Swifts
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Description
Description
The sooty swift (Cypseloides fumigatus) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist montane forest, and heavily degraded former forest.
Size
15 cm
Habitat
The sooty Swift is typically found inhabiting regions with cliffs and waterfalls where they roost and nest. Their foraging areas extend over diverse landscapes including canyons, marshes, and various types of forests, specifically humid montane and temperate forests, as well as secondary growth environments. These habitats are indicative of areas with significant vegetative diversity and water resources.
Dite type
Insectivorous