Birds of Ecuador - Cypseloides


Spot-fronted Swift (Cypseloides cherriei)
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Small (14 cm.) dark swift with square tail. Not well known, but found in mountainous areas between 1000m and 2000m (HBW). May fly with Chestnut-collared Swift (Hilty).

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White-chinned Swift (Cypseloides cryptus)

Medium-sized swift with impossible to see light-colored chin. Unforked tail. Not well known; found at many altitudes and habitat types, but very uncommon.


White-chested Swift (Cypseloides lemosi) Bellandia Lodge, Pastaza, Ecuador Medium size. Note forked tail.
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