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Introduction
What the Chimney Swift Looks Like
The Chimney Swift has overall_color color of grey-brown and pale brown.
The Chimney Swift has above_color color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has head color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has face color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has below_color color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has undertail color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has back color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has bill color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has wing color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has belly color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has tail color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has chest color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has leg color of grey-brown.
The Chimney Swift has neck color of pale brown.
Weight, Length, and Wingspan of the Chimney Swift
The length of the Chimney Swift is from 4.7 inches to 5.9 inches (11.9 cm to 15.0 cm).
The weight of the Chimney Swift is from 0.6 ounces to 1.1 ounces (17.0 grams to 31.2 grams).
The wingspan of the Chimney Swift is from 10.6 inches to 11.8 inches (26.9 cm to 30.0 cm).
Pictures of the Chimney Swift
Feeding Behavior of the Chimney Swift
forages while flying, pursuing and snatching insects out of the air.
frequently flies high, but when it`s raining, it will forage quite low.
Usually observed in small flocks when foraging.
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What the Chimney Swift Likes to Eat
The Chimney Swift feeds on the following:
- insects (beetles, flies, true bugs, moths, swarming insects)
- spiders
Where To Find the Chimney Swift
You can find the Chimney Swift in the following habitats:
- Open sky, especially over cities and towns