Chimney Swift
Chaetura pelagica
Summary 4
The chimney swift (Chaetura pelagica) is a bird belonging to the swift family Apodidae. A member of the genus Chaetura, it is closely related to both the Vaux's swift and the Chapman's swift; in the past, the three were sometimes considered to be conspecific. It has no subspecies. The chimney swift is a medium-sized, sooty gray bird with very long, slender wings and very short legs. Like all swifts, it is incapable of perching, and can...
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More Info
iNat Map
| B - size | small (5-9 inches) |
|---|---|
| C -primary colors | brown |
| E -underparts | dark gray |
| F - upperparts | dark gray |
| G - back pattern | solid |
| H - belly pattern | solid |
| I - breast pattern | solid |
| J - bill shape | all-purpose |
| K - eye color | brown |
| L - head pattern | plain |
| M - crown color | dark gray |
| N - forehead color | dark gray |
| O - nape color | dark gray |
| P - throat color | white |
| Q - wing shape | tapered |
| R - tail shape | squared |
| S - upper tail | dark gray |
| T - under tail | dark gray |
| U - leg color | gray |
| A - present | fall, spring, summer |
| D - breeds here | yes |
