White-throated Swift Photo Gallery
Larger-bodied swift with a long tail and long, arched wings. Note white throat, chest, and sides of rump.
© Jonathan Eckerson / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, December 10, 2020Chunky, tube-shaped swift with a long tail and wings. The throat, chest, and sides of the rump are white.
© Carter Gasiorowski / Macaulay LibraryCalifornia, September 07, 2020Fast moving swift that flies on stiff, arched wings. Found near cliffs and canyon as well as human-made structures such as freeway overpasses, and bridges.
© Gregory Griffith / Macaulay LibraryColorado, July 01, 1992Not all videos have soundFast flying and acrobatic swift with a white throat and chest.
© Bob Walker / Macaulay LibraryNew Mexico, August 07, 2019Nests and roosts in crevices in cliffs, canyon walls, and large rocks as well as human-made structures such as freeway overpasses, and bridges.
© Bill Maynard / Macaulay LibraryColorado, September 22, 2014Looking for ID Help?
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