About the Great Swallow-tailed Swift
The great swallow-tailed swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Panyptila sanctihieronymi |
| Species Codes | gstswi1, GSTS |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Swallow-tailed Swift belong to?
The Great Swallow-tailed Swift (Panyptila sanctihieronymi) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the Great Swallow-tailed Swift?
The great swallow-tailed swift is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and Nicaragua....
Where can I report a Great Swallow-tailed Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Swallow-tailed Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code gstswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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More Birds in Order Apodiformes
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Quick Stats
Apodiformes
Order
109
Species in Family
32
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