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Black Swift
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open sky, cliffs, chimneys.
Diet: Aerial insects.
Best time to spot: Always on the wing.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Black Swift sits in our Rare tier for the US: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It belongs to the swifts family.
Recent US sightings
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