06.02.01. Chimney Swift, Chaetura pelagica

Author

• M. G. Korosy
• Ann Hodgson, Editor
• Florida Ornithological Society

Files

Publisher

University of South Florida

Publication Date

2026

Abstract

Chimney Swifts are agile, fast-flying aerial insectivores that arrive in Florida in March or April from overwintering regions in northwestern South America. The species breeds throughout the central and eastern U.S. northward into southern Canada.

Keywords

Ornithology, Breeding, Swifts

Extent

1 PDF of 3 pages

Series Title

Florida Ornithological Society, Special Publication no. 9

Language

English

Digital Date

2026

Media Type

Atlases

Format

Digital Only

Type

Article

Recommended Citation

Korosy, M. G.; Hodgson, Ann; and Florida Ornithological Society, "06.02.01. Chimney Swift, Chaetura pelagica" (2026). 06.02. Apodidae - Swifts. 1.
https://digitalcommons.usf.edu/bba2_apodidae/1