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Sick's Swift

Chaetura meridionalis

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノドジロタンビハリオアマツバメ
Chinese 席克氏刺尾雨燕
Spanish Vencejo de Tormenta
French Martinet de Sick
German Grauschwanzsegler
Portuguese andorinhão-do-temporal
Russian Иглохвост Сика

Similar Species in Chaetura

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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Near Threatened
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Band-rumped Swift
Chaetura spinicaudus
Least Concern
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Gray-rumped Swift
Chaetura cinereiventris
Least Concern
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Short-tailed Swift
Chaetura brachyura
Least Concern
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Lesser Antillean Swift
Chaetura martinica
Least Concern
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Vaux's Swift
Chaetura vauxi
Least Concern
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Pale-rumped Swift
Chaetura egregia
Least Concern
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Chapman's Swift
Chaetura chapmani
Least Concern
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طيور
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سماميات
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Apodidae
Family
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Chaetura
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sick's Swift?
The scientific name of Sick's Swift is Chaetura meridionalis. It belongs to the genus Chaetura.
What is the conservation status of Sick's Swift?
Sick's Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Sick's Swift live?
Sick's Swift is found in Distributed across Colombia, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Sick's Swift belong to?
Sick's Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) belongs to the genus Chaetura, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is Sick's Swift endangered?
No, Sick's Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Sick's Swift belong to?
Sick's Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Sick's Swift?
The closest relatives of Sick's Swift in the genus Chaetura include Chimney Swift, Band-rumped Swift, Gray-rumped Swift, Short-tailed Swift, Lesser Antillean Swift.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Chaetura — 10 Species

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Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
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Band-rumped Swift
Chaetura spinicaudus
LC 🐾
Gray-rumped Swift
Chaetura cinereiventris
LC 🐾
Short-tailed Swift
Chaetura brachyura
LC 🐾
Lesser Antillean Swift
Chaetura martinica
LC 🐾
Vaux's Swift
Chaetura vauxi
LC 🐾
Pale-rumped Swift
Chaetura egregia
LC
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Sick's Swift
Chaetura meridionalis
LC
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Chapman's Swift
Chaetura chapmani
LC 🐾
Costa Rican Swift
Chaetura fumosa
LC
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