Considered by many the most mysterious birds on our planet, swifts are currently one of the most threatened avian groups.  Some species have long migratory routes, including the North American Black Swift and the Chimney Swift, who winter in South America. In her presentation, Renata Biancalana, ornithologist from Museu Paraense Emilio Goeldi, will talk about her field work and expeditions studying these and other switt species in different parts of Brazil, including the Amazon, and the results of her research.