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Vaux's Swift

Chaetura vauxi

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Apodiformes (Ebabiller)
Family
Apodidae
Genus
Chaetura
Species
Chaetura vauxi (Vaux's Swift)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ノドジロハリオアマツバメ
Chinese 沃氏雨燕
Spanish Vencejo de Vaux
French Martinet de Vaux
German Graubauchsegler
Russian Серобрюхий иглохвост

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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Pale-rumped Swift
Chaetura egregia
Least Concern
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Sick's Swift
Chaetura meridionalis
Least Concern
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Chapman's Swift
Chaetura chapmani
Least Concern
View all species in Chaetura →

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vs Chimney Swift vs Band-rumped Swift vs Gray-rumped Swift vs Short-tailed Swift

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Chaetura — 10 Species

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