Costa Rican Swift

The Costa Rican Swift is a species of swift in the Apodidae family. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

The Costa Rican Swift is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Now called Costa Rican Swift (right), it was common over the Osa Peninsula of the Pacific lowlands of southern Costa Rica, and ranges south to Colombia. Field identification of Chaetura swifts is difficult, and one most focus on the relative paleness of the rump and throat, accurately evaluate size, or learn the distinctive differences in vocalizations. This is particularly true with vagrants. More

The Costa Rican Swift (Chaetura fumosa) is a species of swift in the Apodidae family. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, and Panama. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Chaetura fumosa. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Stub icon This Apodiformes-related article is a stub. More