Band-rumped Swift

Chaetura spinicaudus

The Band-rumped Swift is a small, fast-flying bird found in the Americas. It has a dark plumage with a distinctive pale band across its rump. This species is known for its agile flight and can often be seen darting through the sky in search of flying insects. Band-rumped Swifts are highly social birds and often form large flocks during migration. They build their nests in cavities in cliffs or buildings, using their saliva to attach the nest to the substrate. These swifts are important for pest control as they consume large numbers of insects.

Habitat: Open skies, cliffs, and urban areas