Andean swift
The Andean swift (Aeronautes andecolus) is a species of swift in the family Apodidae. They are native to South America.
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Apodiformes |
| Family: | Apodidae |
| Genus: | Aeronautes |
| Species: | A. andecolus |
| Binomial name | |
| Aeronautes andecolus (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) | |
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Distribution
They are found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.[2]
Conservation
They have a stable population and are classed as of least concern by the IUCN red list. They are found in some conservation areas. The IUCN has not yet found any threat to them.[3]
Subspecies
There are two subspecies. A.a.parvulus (W slope of Andes of Peru (S from Cajamarca) to extreme N Chile (Tarapacá)) and A.a.peruviunus (E slope in SE Peru) [4]
Gallery
Andean swift flying
References
- BirdLife International (2012). "Aeronautes andecolus". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2012. Retrieved 26 November 2013.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22686739/93124777
- https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/22686739/93124777
- http://www.peruaves.org/apodidae/andean-swift-aeronautes-andecolus
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