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White-chested Swift

Cypseloides lemosi

Critically Endangered

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, flooded grasslands and savannas, and montane grasslands and shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types within the Neotropic biogeographic realm.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Cypseloides lemosi (White-chested Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムナジロムジアマツバメ

Chinese 白胸黑雨燕

Spanish Vencejo Pechiblanco

French Martinet à plastron blanc

German Brustflecksegler

Portuguese taperuçu-de-peito-branco

Russian Белогрудый американский стриж

Similar Species in Cypseloides

Cypseloides rothschildi

Near Threatened

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-chested Swift?

The scientific name of White-chested Swift is Cypseloides lemosi. It belongs to the genus Cypseloides.

What is the conservation status of White-chested Swift?

White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-chested Swift live?

White-chested Swift is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does White-chested Swift belong to?

White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) belongs to the genus Cypseloides, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is White-chested Swift endangered?

Yes, White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does White-chested Swift belong to?

White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of White-chested Swift?

The closest relatives of White-chested Swift in the genus Cypseloides include Black Swift, Great Dusky Swift, Spot-fronted Swift, White-fronted Swift, Rothschild's Swift.