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Antillean Palm Swift

Antillean Palm Swift

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A small, dark swift native to the Caribbean, the Antillean Palm Swift is frequently observed zipping around palm trees and open skies. It is a highly social species, often seen in groups.
Where to spot
Found throughout the Greater Antilles (Cuba, Jamaica, Hispaniola, Puerto Rico) and some Lesser Antilles.
How to spot
Look for them flying erratically and rapidly near palm trees or over open areas. They often forage in tight groups, making their presence conspicuous.
When to spot
A year-round resident in its range, active throughout the day, especially around dawn and dusk.
File:Antillean Palm Swift (Tachornis phoenicobia).jpg
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File:Antillean Palm Swift (Tachornis phoenicobia).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Antillean Palm Swift (Tachornis phoenicobia) (8082808322).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo rustica Tachycineta bicolor Riparia riparia Tachornis phoenicobia iradii.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
They often roost communally inside dead, hanging palm fronds or in hollow trees, sometimes gathering in surprisingly large numbers.
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