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White-banded Swallow
Atticora fasciata
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Least Concern
Wingspan
19.5 cm
Weight
13.15 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 19.5 cm | 7.7 in |
| Weight | 13.15 g | 0.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: BU.
Clutch Size
4-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Atticora |
| Species | Atticora fasciata |
Distribution
White-banded Swallow has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-banded Swallow endangered?
The White-banded Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-banded Swallow nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the White-banded Swallow?
The White-banded Swallow has a wingspan of 19.5 cm, weight of 13.15 g.
What order and family does the White-banded Swallow belong to?
The White-banded Swallow (Atticora fasciata) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family
African Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
Least Concern
African Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus
Not Evaluated
African River Martin
Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Data Deficient
Andean Swallow
Orochelidon andecola
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
Least Concern
Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
Least Concern
Bahama Swallow
Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Endangered