Great Dusky Swift (Cypseloides senex)

Great Dusky Swift, a reference photo — Photo: David F. Belmonte · CC BY 4.0 (licence)

The great dusky swift (Cypseloides senex) is a species of bird in subfamily Cypseloidinae of the swift family Apodidae. It is found in Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay, and possibly Bolivia.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Great Dusky Swift being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Streptoprocne semicollaris
Cypseloides cryptus

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Apodidae
Genus: Cypseloides
Species: Cypseloides senex

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