Least ConcernEndemicInvertebratesForestCup nestMedium · 175 g
About the White-naped Swift
The 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. Only the purple needletail of Asia may be slightly larger. This bird is found principally in western and central Mexico, with one record on the Guatemalan border.
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Where the White-naped Swift lives
Regular range
When to see the White-naped Swift
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Peak activity in March · a variable species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Tepui SwiftStreptoprocne phelpsiThe tepui 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).
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).
Chestnut-collared SwiftStreptoprocne rutilaThe chesnut-collared swift is one of the smaller members of genus Streptoprocne.
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