Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift

Panyptila cayennensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Apodidae

About

The lesser swallow-tailed swift or Cayenne swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found from southern Mexico through Central America; in every mainland South America country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay; and on Trinidad.

Fun Fact

It is found from southern Mexico through Central America; in every mainland South America country except Argentina, Chile, Paraguay, and Uruguay; and on Trinidad.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found throughout the entire Amazon Basin, in a narrow strip along Brazil's southeastern coast, and on Trinidad.

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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