Sicks Swift (Chaetura andrei) Science Article 1 abstract On the middle Rio das Mortes (15 o S., 52 o 15′ W. Greenwich), Mato Grosso, Brazil, I frequently observed a swift that inhabited principally the extensive groves of ‘buritf’ palms. On October 15, 1946, I located two nests of the species. One was torn from its […]
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Notes on the Biology of Chapman’s SwiftChaetura chapmani (Aves, Apodidae)
Sicks Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) Science Article 2 abstract In the rolling terrain of the central hills of Trinidad, Frank M. Chapman collected a large series of swifts, among which were eight specimens representing a previously unknown species. These specimens, taken between March 15 and March 27, 1894, near the town of Caparo, Caroni County, were […]
Notes on the Biology of Chapmans SwiftChaetura chapmani (Aves, Apodidae)
Chapmans Swift (Chaetura chapmani) Science Article 1 abstract In the rolling terrain of the central hills of Trinidad, Frank M. Chapman collected a large series of swifts, among which were eight specimens representing a previously unknown species. These specimens, taken between March 15 and March 27, 1894, near the town of Caparo, Caroni County, were […]
THE NESTING OF CHaeTURA ANDREI MERIDIONALIS
Sicks Swift (Chaetura meridionalis) Science Article 1 abstract On the middle Rio das Mortes (15 o S., 52 o 15′ W. Greenwich), Mato Grosso, Brazil, I frequently observed a swift that inhabited principally the extensive groves of ‘buritf’ palms. On October 15, 1946, I located two nests of the species. One was torn from its […]
FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INTERVAL BETWEEN FEEDING VISITS IN BROOD-REARING CHIMNEY SWIFTS
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) Science Article 4 abstract Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica) forage almost exclusively by hawking insects from the air. During brood-rearing, adult swifts of both sexes periodically bring food to their nestlings. During our studies on Chimney Swift behavior and ecology
THIRTEEN-YEAR BREEDING HISTORY OF A CHIMNEY SWIFT
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) Science Article 3 abstract The breeding history of a male Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) has been traced indetail over a period of 13 years (1947-1959), which is the longest continuous record knownfor any individual of this species. During this time it resided or nested each year on thecampus of Kent State […]
The Winter Range of the Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica)
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) Science Article 1 abstract In identifying birds for cataloging, I have discovered that we have in the American Museum three Middle American specimens of the Chimney Swift, and as a contribution to our knowledge of the ‘Winter’ range of this species. FRANK M. CHAPMAN, Auk, Vol. 48 Download article download full […]
Foliage-gleaning by Chimney Swifts (Chaetura pelagica)
Chimney Swift (Chaetura pelagica) Science Article 2 abstract Apparent gleaning of insects from leaves has been reported in Chimney Swifts by Fischer (New York Mus. Sci. Serv. Bull., No. 336: 1, 1958) and in Short-tailed Swifts (C. brachyura) by Collins (Bull. Florida State Mus., 11: 257, 1968). William G. George, Auk, Vol. 88 Download article […]
Vauxs Swift (Chaetura vauxi)
[order] APODIFORMES | [family] Apodidae | [latin] Chaetura vauxi | [UK] Vauxs Swift | [FR] Martinet de Vaux | [DE] Graubauch-Segler | [ES] Vencejo de Vaux, Vencejo Comun (Cr), Vencejo de Vaux (HN) | [NL] Vaux’ Gierzwaluw Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Chaetura vauxi NA, LA w Canada […]
Chapmans Swift (Chaetura chapmani)
[order] APODIFORMES | [family] Apodidae | [latin] Chaetura chapmani | [UK] Chapmans Swift | [FR] Martinet de Chapman | [DE] Chapmansegler | [ES] Vencejo de Chapman | [NL] Chapmans Gierzwaluw Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Crown and back black, wings black with a blue gloss. Rump and uppercoverts greyish brown. Underparts dull greyish brown. Throat […]