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Vencejo Lomibandeado

Chaetura spinicaudus

Least Concern

About

El vencejo lomigrís (Chaetura spinicaudus) es un vencejo de Centroamérica y América del Sur reconocible por su llamativa banda blanca en el obispillo. Su estado de conservación es de preocupación menor (LC) y vuela a gran velocidad sobre los bosques tropicales de tierras bajas y espacios abiertos, alimentándose de insectos en vuelo.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese シロオビハリオアマツバメ
Chinese 斑腰刺尾雨燕
Spanish Vencejo Lomibandeado
French Martinet spinicaude
German Dornensegler
Portuguese andorinhão-de-sobre-branco
Russian Полосатохвостый иглохвост

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vencejo Lomibandeado?
The scientific name of Vencejo Lomibandeado is Chaetura spinicaudus. It belongs to the genus Chaetura.
What is the conservation status of Vencejo Lomibandeado?
Vencejo Lomibandeado (Chaetura spinicaudus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Vencejo Lomibandeado live?
Vencejo Lomibandeado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Vencejo Lomibandeado belong to?
Vencejo Lomibandeado (Chaetura spinicaudus) belongs to the genus Chaetura, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.
Is Vencejo Lomibandeado endangered?
No, Vencejo Lomibandeado (Chaetura spinicaudus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Vencejo Lomibandeado belong to?
Vencejo Lomibandeado (Chaetura spinicaudus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Vencejo Lomibandeado?
The closest relatives of Vencejo Lomibandeado in the genus Chaetura include vencejo colicorto, Vencejo costarricense, Vencejo de Chapman, Vencejo de chimenea, Vencejo de Martinica.

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