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Europe
Mottled Swift
Chaetura pacificus
About this species
Bird-watchers in Europe often spot the Mottled Swift in urban settings. This Apodidae species is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN.
The Mottled Swift is part of the order Apodiformes and the Apodidae family. Its preferred habitat is urban, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Least Concern, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Europe.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Apodidae family and Apodiformes order.