VUVulnerable
Black Swift
Cypseloides niger
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Forest· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Other threatened species in APODIDAE
Threatened in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
Why is Black Swift classified as Vulnerable?
Black Swift is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Black Swift live?
Black Swift occurs in Brazil, Canada, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, and Mexico (plus 2 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Black Swift?
The main threats to Black Swift are 11.1, and 9.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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