About the White-naped Swift
The white-naped swift is the largest representative of the swift family in the New World and one of the two largest species in the world. Only the purple needletail of Asia may be slightly larger. This bird is found principally in western and central Mexico, with one record on the Guatemalan border.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Swifts (Apodidae) |
| Species | Streptoprocne semicollaris |
| Species Codes | whnswi1, WNSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-naped Swift belong to?
The White-naped Swift (Streptoprocne semicollaris) belongs to the Swifts family (Apodidae), in the order Apodiformes.
How can I identify the White-naped Swift?
The white-naped swift is the largest representative of the swift family in the New World and one of the two largest species in the world. Only the purple needletail of Asia may be slightly larger. This bird is found principally in western and central Mexico, with one record on the Guatemalan border....
Where can I report a White-naped Swift sighting?
You can log sightings of White-naped Swift on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whnswi1, or on iNaturalist.
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