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Short-tailed Swift

Chaetura brachyura

Least Concern

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Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chaetura brachyura (Short-tailed Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese タンビハリオアマツバメ

Chinese 短刺尾雨燕

Spanish vencejo colicorto

French Martinet polioure

German Stutzschwanzsegler

Portuguese andorinhão-de-rabo-curto

Russian Короткохвостый иглохвост

Similar Species in Chaetura

Chaetura cinereiventris

Least Concern

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Chaetura meridionalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-tailed Swift?

The scientific name of Short-tailed Swift is Chaetura brachyura. It belongs to the genus Chaetura.

What is the conservation status of Short-tailed Swift?

Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Short-tailed Swift live?

Short-tailed Swift is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Short-tailed Swift belong to?

Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) belongs to the genus Chaetura, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is Short-tailed Swift endangered?

No, Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Short-tailed Swift belong to?

Short-tailed Swift (Chaetura brachyura) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Short-tailed Swift?

The closest relatives of Short-tailed Swift in the genus Chaetura include Band-rumped Swift, Chapman's Swift, Chimney Swift, Costa Rican Swift, Gray-rumped Swift.