Biscutate Swift

Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest.

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

The Biscutate Swift (Streptoprocne biscutata) is a species of swift in the Apodidae family. It is found in Brazil and Paraguay. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, and heavily degraded former forest. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Streptoprocne biscutata. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More

These Biscutate Swifts Streptoprocne biscutata were part of a flock of 30+ birds feeding at the scenic overlook at Chapada dos Guimaraes; Bradley Davis had told us we might see them in this area, but none of my book references indicated that they occur this far west in south-central Brazil. More

similar Biscutate Swift its white collar is complete around the neck with no break on the side. Its range extends across most of South America south of the Amazon and also higher up into Mexico.More photos... More

survival, longevity, and movements of the biscutate swift in southern Brazil. — Ann. Zool. Fennici 47: 123–132. Abstract Free access (viewing only). Unlimited version (only for subscribers). Rossi, V., Piotti, A., Geiger, W., Benassi, G. & Menozzi, P. 2010: Genetic structure of Austrian and Italian populations of Limnocythere inopinata (Crustacea, Ostracoda): a potential case of post-glacial parthenogenetic invader? — Ann. Zool. Fennici 47: 133–143. Abstract Free access (viewing only). Unlimited version (only for subscribers). More