Swallow-wing

Chelidoptera tenebrosa

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Piciformes · Bucconidae

About

The swallow-winged puffbird is a species of near-passerine bird in the family Bucconidae, the puffbirds, nunlets, and nunbirds. It is also called the swallow-wing. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela.

Fun Fact

The Swallow-wing is the only puffbird with a swallow-like foraging strategy, capturing insects in sustained aerial pursuit rather than sallying from a perch.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Occurring in most of Venezuela, south through eastern Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru to northern Bolivia, and east through the Guianas and much of interior Brazil to its northwestern coast.

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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