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If the swift you saw had a forked tail, a dark belly and rump, then you saw a Common Swift, a Pallid Swift or a Plain Swift! Learn to tell them apart!
The identification of the different swift species is not easy! It is particularly difficult to distinguish the most similar species such as the Common Swift, the Pallid Swift and the Plain Swift. The large number of poorly identified birds impoverishes the data collected, making it difficult to determine the distribution and phenology of these species, as well as establishing trends that allow an assessment of the status of their populations. Here you will find a summary of the information published in this article, which aims to contribute to the accuracy of the identification of swifts.
Silhueta e Tipo de Voo
Dimensions
40 to 44 cm
40 to 44 g
39 a 44 cm
39 a 44 g
36 a 39 cm
22 a 27 g
Plumage
Phenology
APR | AUG
1 CLUTCH
MAR | OCT
2 CLUTCHES
RESIDENT
1 CLUTCH
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