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White-throated Swift
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White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
The White-throated Swift is a fast-flying bird known for its beautiful white throat and sleek body. It loves to zoom around in the sky, catching insects while flying high above mountains and cliffs.
Habitat: Mountain regions
Appearance
The White-throated Swift is a slender bird with a sooty black body, striking white throat, and a white belly extending up its flanks. It has long, narrow, pointed wings and a short, squared tail, giving it a boomerang-like shape in flight.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderApodiformesFamilyApodidaeGenusAeronautes
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Sticky homes! Swifts use their own saliva to glue nests to cliffs.
These birds cannot perch on branches; they only cling to vertical surfaces!
They drink water by skimming over lakes with open beaks in mid-flight!
Young swifts fly perfectly the first time they leave the nest, no lessons needed!
Special abilities
Ability
Sky Acrobatics
White-throated Swifts can catch tiny insects mid-air while flying at high speeds because of their agile wings and wide gape.
Ability
Vertical Grip
White-throated Swifts have strong claws and sticky saliva to cling to sheer rock faces and build nests on vertical cliffs.
Ability
Flight Endurance
White-throated Swifts can spend most of their lives airborne, even sleeping on the wing, due to their efficient aerodynamics.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 16-18 cm
- Wingspan
- 40-45 cm
- Weight
- 0.028-0.036 kg
- Lifespan
- 4-6 years
- Top Speed
- 160 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 4-6
- Incubation
- 21-23 days
- Migration Distance
- 4000 km
Diet & Feeding
Tiny flying insects are their main food, caught expertly in mid-air.
Primary Foods
- flying ants
- small beetles
- flies
- wasps
Foraging Method
- Pursuit
Ecological connections
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Aerial
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
Gliding
Gliding animals move through the air by launching themselves and maintaining flight with specialized body structures, without flapping wings.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Mountain
This habitat trait identifies species found in mountainous regions, characterized by high elevation, steep slopes, and varying climate zones.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Frequently Asked Questions
How long is White-throated Swift?
16-18 cm
What is White-throated Swift's wingspan?
40-45 cm
How much does White-throated Swift weigh?
0.028-0.036 kg
How long does White-throated Swift live?
4-6 years
How fast can White-throated Swift move?
160 km/h
What does White-throated Swift eat?
Tiny flying insects are their main food, caught expertly in mid-air.
Where is White-throated Swift usually found?
Mountain regions
How does White-throated Swift hunt?
Pursuit
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