adult; no sexual dimorphism (California, USA; 2007-05-28)


White-throated Swift
Aeronautes saxatalis

Native Range: NOrth America and Middle America

Notes: like all swifts, a highly aerial species (as implied by its genus name Aeronautes); nests in crevices on cliffs.


white throat, center-belly, and flanks (California, USA; 2006-04-23)

long narrow wings, big eyes (California, USA; 2007-05-28)

small bill (California, USA; 2007-05-28)

aerial chasing or perhaps courting (California, USA; 2006-04-23)