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Andean Swift

Andean Swift

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The Andean Swift is a highly aerial bird found in the mountainous regions of South America. Known for its rapid and agile flight, it gracefully navigates high altitudes and steep valleys.
Where to spot
Found in the Andes Mountains, from Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, to northwestern Argentina.
How to spot
Scan the skies above mountain ridges, valleys, and rocky outcrops. Their crescent-winged silhouette and rapid, sustained flight are key identification features.
When to spot
Year-round resident in its range, typically seen during daylight hours, especially active in the mornings and late afternoons.
File:Aeronautes andecolus 1847.jpg
File:Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus) (8077548574).jpg
File:Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus (8077568135).jpg
File:Aeronautes andecolus 1847.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus) (8077548574).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Andean Swift (Aeronautes andecolus (8077568135).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This swift often nests on vertical rock faces or in crevices within rocky cliffs, making their breeding sites challenging to access.
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