Fork-tailed Palm Swift

Tachornis squamata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Apodidae

About

The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found across most of northern South America and on Trinidad and Tobago.

Fun Fact

It usually forages in small flocks of up to 10 of its species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

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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