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Chimney Swift

Chimney Swift

Chaetura pelagica
(Apodidae)

Global Rank: G5
State Rank: S3S4B

Agency Status
USFWS:
USFS: none
BLM: none

General Description

The information for this species is not complete. We hope to have it available soon.

Reproductive Characteristics

Nesting probably occurs from mid-May to late June.

Citations & Sources

Lenard, S., J. Carlson, J. Ellis, C. Jones, and C. Tilly. 2003. P. D. Skaar's Montana Bird Distribution, 6th Edition. Montana Audubon, Helena, Montana. vi + 144 pp.
NatureServe Explorer: An online encyclopedia of life [web application]. 2002. Version 1.6 . Arlington, Virginia, USA: NatureServe. Available: http://www.natureserve.org/explorer. (Accessed: March 20, 2003 ).

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