Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Physical Characteristics
Size
4.7-5.9 inches
Wingspan
11-12.2 inches
Weight
0.6-1.1 oz
Plumage
Uniform gray-brown, bow-shaped wings, cigar-shaped body
Distinctive Features
Uniform gray-brown
Natural History & Behavior
🌳 Habitat
Urban and suburban areas with chimneys
🍽️ Diet
Flying insects
🦅 Behavior
Spends most of life airborne, roosts in chimneys, twittering calls in flight
🗺️ Migration Pattern
Long-distance migrant - winters in South America
🎵 Sounds
Rapid twittering chips in flight
🛡️ Conservation Status
Near Threatened - declining
Fun Facts
Chimney Swifts have adapted well to their environment
Conservation status: Near Threatened - declining
Average size: 4.7-5.9 inches
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Chimney Swift sound like?
Chimney Swifts make Rapid twittering chips in flight. These vocalizations are used for communication, territory defense, and attracting mates.
Where do Chimney Swifts live?
Chimney Swifts inhabit urban and suburban areas with chimneys. Long-distance migrant - winters in South America
What do Chimney Swifts eat?
The diet of Chimney Swifts consists primarily of flying insects. They forage using various techniques depending on their habitat.
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