Fork-tailed palm swift
Tachornis squamata
The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift (Tachornis squamata) is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae.
About the Fork-tailed palm swift
The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift (Tachornis squamata) 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 Facts About Fork-tailed palm swift
- The fork-tailed palm swift or Neotropical palm swift (Tachornis squamata) 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.
Conservation Status
The Fork-tailed palm swift is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Apodidae |
| Genus | Tachornis |
| Species | Tachornis squamata |
Range & Habitat
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