About the White-collared Swift
The white-collared swift is a species of bird in the subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Mexico, Central America, the Greater and Lesser Antilles, Trinidad, and every mainland South American country.
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The white-collared swift is the largest species of swift in its range except in northwestern Mexico, where it and the slightly larger white-naped swift (S. semicollaris) are sympatric. The white-collared swift is 20 to 21.5 cm (7.9 to 8.5 in) long and weighs 90 to 125 g (3.2 to 4.4 oz). It has a wingspan of 45 to 55 cm (18 to 22 in). It has a very slightly forked tail and the sexes have the same plumage. Adults have a white collar that circles the neck and is broadest on the breast.
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What the White-collared Swift sounds like
Where the White-collared Swift lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in United States, Puerto Rico, Martinique, Cayman Islands.
When to see the White-collared Swift
Peak activity in March · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Chestnut-collared SwiftStreptoprocne rutilaThe chesnut-collared swift is one of the smaller members of genus Streptoprocne.
Biscutate SwiftStreptoprocne biscutataThe biscutate swift is about 22 cm (8.7 in) long and weighs about 115 g (4.1 oz).
White-naped SwiftStreptoprocne semicollarisThe white-naped swift is the largest representative of the swift family in the New World and one of the two largest species in the world.
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