Short-tailed swift

Chaetura brachyura

Family: Apodidae Order: Apodiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Short-tailed swift

About the Short-tailed swift

The Short-tailed swift (Chaetura brachyura) is a species of bird in the family Apodidae of the order Apodiformes.

Fun Facts About Short-tailed swift

  • The Short-tailed swift (Chaetura brachyura) is a species of bird in the family Apodidae of the order Apodiformes.
  • The Short-tailed swift (Chaetura brachyura) can be found across a variety of habitats.

Conservation Status

The Short-tailed swift is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderApodiformes
FamilyApodidae
GenusChaetura
SpeciesChaetura brachyura

Range & Habitat

Range map of Short-tailed swift

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Related Species

Other species in the Apodidae family: