White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis
Swallow Like
Length: 7 in. (17 cm )
Colonies of this swift are found flying in circling flocks high over head near cliffs, canyons and other vertical faces such as tall buildings. The White-throated Swifts can fly at incredibly fast speeds as they pursue insects in the air or in mating courtships. They roost at night clinging to vertical surfaces, and during cold nights, they can lower their body temperatures to reduce energy needs. The nest is glued to creviced rocks using saliva and feathers.
The four-digit banding code is WTSW.
Bibliographic details:
- Article: White-throated Swift
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-throated-swift
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:36). White-throated Swift. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-throated-swift
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Dr. Biology. "White-throated Swift". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-throated-swift
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Dr. Biology. "White-throated Swift". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/white-throated-swift
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