Black-capped Swallow
Atticora pileata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="atticora-pileata"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-capped Swallow (Atticora pileata) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18.7 cm and a weight of 12.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Black-capped Swallow is a Central American swallow restricted to highland cloud forests and their edges in Guatemala and adjacent Chiapas, Mexico, with a distinctive black cap, white underparts, and steel-blue upperparts. It inhabits the airspace over highland forests and forest clearings at elevations above 1,500 meters, feeding on flying insects caught in aerial sallies.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 18,7 cm | 7.4 in |
| الوزن | 12,5 g | 0.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
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التعشيش
Nest type: CV.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Atticora |
| الأنواع | Atticora pileata |
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