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Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica

Near Threatened

About

Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) is classified as Near Threatened (NT) on the IUCN Red List. Close to qualifying as threatened, with populations that may become vulnerable without conservation action.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chaetura pelagica (Chimney Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese エントツアマツバメ

Chinese 烟囱雨燕

Spanish Vencejo de chimenea

French Martinet ramoneur

German Schornsteinsegler

Portuguese andorinhão-pelágico

Russian Дымчатый иглохвост

Similar Species in Chaetura

Chaetura cinereiventris

Lesser Antillean Swift

Chaetura meridionalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Chimney Swift?

The scientific name of Chimney Swift is Chaetura pelagica. It belongs to the genus Chaetura.

What is the conservation status of Chimney Swift?

Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Chimney Swift live?

Chimney Swift is found in Widely distributed across Europe (Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela). Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Chimney Swift belong to?

Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) belongs to the genus Chaetura, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

What kingdom does Chimney Swift belong to?

Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Chimney Swift?

The closest relatives of Chimney Swift in the genus Chaetura include Band-rumped Swift, Gray-rumped Swift, Short-tailed Swift, Lesser Antillean Swift, Vaux's Swift.