Swifts of Mexico
10 swifts recorded in Mexico on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
10 swifts have been recorded in Mexico on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Apodidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Swifts of Mexico to know first
American Black SwiftCypseloides niger
Chestnut-collared SwiftStreptoprocne rutila
Chimney SwiftChaetura pelagica
Great Swallow-tailed SwiftPanyptila sanctihieronymi
Lesser Swallow-tailed SwiftPanyptila cayennensis
Vaux’s SwiftChaetura vauxi
White-collared SwiftStreptoprocne zonaris
White-naped SwiftStreptoprocne semicollaris
White-throated SwiftAeronautes saxatalis
The full list — 10 swifts of Mexico in our library
- American Black Swift
- Chestnut-collared Swift
- Chimney Swift
- Great Swallow-tailed Swift
- Lesser Swallow-tailed Swift
- Vaux’s Swift
- White-collared Swift
- White-fronted Swift
- White-naped Swift
- White-throated Swift
Keep exploring
- Birds of Mexico
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Mexico (65 species)
- New World Sparrows of Mexico (62 species)
- New World Warblers of Mexico (62 species)
- Hummingbirds of Mexico (59 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico (48 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Mexico (41 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Mexico (40 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Mexico (39 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Mexico (38 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Mexico (37 species)
- Wrens of Mexico (37 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Mexico (30 species)
- Owls of Mexico (30 species)
- Woodpeckers of Mexico (28 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Mexico (27 species)
- Vireos of Mexico (27 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Mexico (26 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Mexico (26 species)
- Crows, Jays & Magpies of Mexico (25 species)
- Thrushes of Mexico (25 species)
- True Finches of Mexico (20 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Mexico (19 species)
- Mockingbirds & Thrashers of Mexico (18 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Mexico (18 species)
Swifts in other regions
- Swifts of Indonesia (22 species)
- Swifts of Brazil (19 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many swifts are found in Mexico?
10 swifts that we profile appear on Mexico's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these swifts really found there?
Yes — each one is on Mexico's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these swifts belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see swifts in Mexico right now?
Use Birds Near You for live, location-based reports, or turn on rare-bird alerts to hear when a notable one shows up close to you.