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Antillean Palm Swift - BirdForum Opus

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Tachornis phoenicobia
Photo by Conorbirda2
Location: Punta Cana, Dom.Rep

Identification

Black-and-white markings on underparts, rump, and throat.

Distribution

Cuba, Isle of Pines, Jamaica and Hispaniola. Accidental vagrant to Florida (1 record).

Taxonomy

Polytypic. Consists of two subspecies.

Habitat

Lowlands.

Behaviour

The diet includes insects.

The eggs are incubated by both parents for 18 - 21 days. The young stay in the nest for an estimated 20 - 28 days, being fed by both parents. They have 1 to 2 broods a year.

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