Lesser Antillean Swift
Chaetura martinica
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Swifts (Apodidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The Lesser Antillean swift (Chaetura martinica) is a species a species of bird in subfamily Apodinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found on Dominica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent, and possibly Nevis.
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Range and habitat
Guadeloupe to St. Vincent (central and southern Lesser Antilles).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Lesser Antillean swift
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.