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White-collared Swift
Stanley Jones

White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris)

White-collared Swift (Streptoprocne zonaris subsp. subtropicalis) Sexes similar. Quiscarrumi Bridge ca. 30 minutes east of Moyobamba on the road to Tarapoto, San Martn, Per. Crevices and cayons with rain forest surrounding it at ca. 800 m (2,625 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Crevices and cayons with rain forest surrounding it at ca. 800 m (2,625 ft) elevation.
Location
Quiscarrumi Bridge ca. 30 minutes east of Moyobamba on the road to Tarapoto, San Martn, Per.
Date taken
January 2017
Scientific name
Streptoprocne zonaris
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
Definitely given the right name ;)

A beautiful aerial image of this Swift Stanley.
 
Scridifer
Supporter
Superb in-flight capture of this beautiful (and well-named) Swift Stanley!

Chris
 
Dabs
You did wonderfully well Stanley to get this shot of the Swift clearly showing that white 'collar'.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
.... and another rarity!!! A great find for you Stanley and a super picture to get of this speedy swift.

An excellent job you've done here my friend.
 
Jonno52
Supporter
Very impressive image Stanley, absolutely sharp and showing both bill and eye. It must have been extremely tricky focusing on this bird. A truly excellent job.
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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Stanley Jones
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