Rothschild's Swift (Cypseloides rothschildi)
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Rothschild's Swift

Cypseloides rothschildi Zimmer, JT, 1945

15 cmLength42 gWeight

Rothschild's swift (Cypseloides rothschildi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae.

Busiest months: October and December · Most records: Argentina, Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Rothschild's Swift has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PP Potrero de YalaArgentina27 records
  2. PN CalileguaArgentina21 records
  3. Reserva Natural Privada Eco-Portal de PiedraArgentina17 records
More places
  1. Finca La MontañaArgentina16 records
  2. Parque del BicentenarioArgentina13 records
  3. Red-fronted Macaw ReserveBolivia12 records
  4. TamboBolivia5 records
  5. Tablas Monte AreaBolivia5 records
  6. Refugio Los VolcanesBolivia5 records
  7. Lomas de Arena Santa CruzBolivia4 records

Countries and regions with the most records

ArgentinaBolivia

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

Rothschild's swift (Cypseloides rothschildi) is a Near Threatened species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina and Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Rothschild's Swift?

The Rothschild's Swift is about 15 cm long and weighs around 42 g.

Where does the Rothschild's Swift live?

Its breeding range: South America: southern Bolivia, southern Peru and northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Argentina and Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Rothschild's Swift?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and December (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Rothschild's Swift endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Rothschild's Swift as Least Concern.

What does the Rothschild's Swift eat?

Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.

What family is the Rothschild's Swift in?

It belongs to the family Swifts (Apodidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
15 cm
Weight
42 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Insects & other invertebrates
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
153 mm
Tail
61 mm
Bill
7 mm
Tarsus
14 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: southern Bolivia, southern Peru and northwestern Argentina

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Swifts Apodidae
Genus
Cypseloides

Other birds in the genus Cypseloides

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Rothschild's Swift

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