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White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)

White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)
White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)

About White-throated Swift (Aeronautes saxatalis)

  • Kingdom: Animals
  • Phylum: Chordates
  • Class: Birds
  • Order: Hummingbirds and Swifts
  • Family: Swifts

The white-throated swift is a swift of the family Apodidae native to western North America, south to cordilleran western Honduras. Its coastal range extends as far north as Northern California, while inland it has migratory populations found throughout the Great Basin and Rocky Mountain regions, ranging as far north as southern British Columbia. White-throated swifts are found in open areas near cliffs, rock faces, or man-made structures, where they roost. Swifts are social birds, and groups are often seen roosting and foraging for flying insects together.

Source: Wikipedia

Visits

  • 2007-01-13

    Suisun Marsh, United States of America
  • 2007-04-09

    Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, United States of America
  • 2007-06-09

    Giants Park, United States of America
  • 2008-08-24

    Giants Park, United States of America
    Seen flying over a day game in June 2007
  • 2011-05-29

    Del Puerto Canyon and Mines Road, United States of America
  • 2012-06-25

    Bernal Hill, United States of America
    Image from 2012-06-25
    Image from 2012-06-25
  • 2012-07-12

    Yellowstone National Park, United States of America
  • 2014-07-12

    Windy Hill OSP, United States of America
  • 2015-01-04

    Del Puerto Canyon and Mines Road, United States of America
  • 2018-04-22

    Big Bend National Park, United States of America
  • 2020-01-30

    Playa Patzcuaro, Mexico
  • 2021-08-21

    Ventana Wilderness, United States of America
  • 2024-04-06

    Laguna de Sanchez, Mexico
  • 2025-04-27

    Pasadena, United States of America
  • 2025-05-05

    Presidio - Battery Godfrey, United States of America