About the Costa Rican Swift
The Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa) is a species of bird in the Swifts family (Apodidae), within the order Apodiformes. This family contains 109 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code corswi when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Chaetura fumosa |
| Species Codes | corswi, CRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Costa Rican Swift belong to?
The Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Costa Rican Swift?
The Costa Rican Swift is a member of the Swifts family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Costa Rican Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Costa Rican Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code corswi, or on iNaturalist.