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Andean Swift
Aeronautes andecolus (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)
14 cmLength18 gWeight
The Andean swift (Aeronautes andecolus) is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae.
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: September–October · Most records: Chile, Argentina, Bolivia
Andean Swift has been recorded at 39 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- MolinosChile597 records
- Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia301 records
- Reserva Natural Estricta Quebrada de Las Higueritas RNQHArgentina270 records
More places
- YaviArgentina235 records
- ANP Paso CórdobaArgentina182 records
- San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia147 records
- Humedal Lucre-HuacarpayPeru101 records
- Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru98 records
- SocoromaChile78 records
- Cerro TunariBolivia59 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Andean swift (Aeronautes andecolus) is a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Swift?
The Andean Swift is about 14 cm long and weighs around 18 g.
Where does the Andean Swift live?
Its breeding range: South America: Peru to central Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile, Argentina and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Andean Swift?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September and October (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Swift endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Swift as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Swift eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Swift in?
It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 14 cm
- Weight
- 18 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 140 mm
- Tail
- 62 mm
- Bill
- 7 mm
- Tarsus
- 9 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Peru to central Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Swifts Apodidae
- Genus
- Aeronautes
Other birds in the genus Aeronautes
White-throated SwiftAeronautes saxatalis
White-tipped SwiftAeronautes montivagus
Spot-fronted SwiftCypseloides cherriei
White-chinned SwiftCypseloides cryptus
White-fronted SwiftCypseloides storeri
Sooty SwiftCypseloides fumigatus
Rothschild's SwiftCypseloides rothschildi
American Black SwiftCypseloides niger
White-chested SwiftCypseloides lemosi
Great Dusky SwiftCypseloides senex
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