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General Description: White-throated Swifts (Aeronautes saxatalis) are small, cigar-shaped birds with long, narrow, pointed wings. They are dark gray on the wings and black-and-white on the body. Swifts are always seen flying; they never land on wires like Swallows. Taxonomy: Apodiformes, Apodidae, Apodinae. Favored Habitat: The open air in the mountains; seen in all habitats during migration. |
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Where to Find: White-throated Swifts are common in the mountains around Las Vegas during summer. Look for them at Red Rocks and up on Mt. Charleston. Comments: White-throated Swifts nest in cracks and cavities in rocky cliffs. White-throated Swifts have white on the flanks and can be mistaken for Violet-green Swallows. |
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Notice the expanded throat pouch; this swift is carrying a load of food back to the nest. |
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 White-throated Swift; note the long, pointed wing |
 Flying in level flight and doing a little gliding |
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