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Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Least Concern
Wingspan
21.9 cm
Weight
22.386666666666667 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes
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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.9 cm 8.6 in
Weight 22.386666666666667 g 0.79 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: SP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.

Clutch Size

1-6

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Family Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Petrochelidon
Species Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Distribution

Cliff Swallow has been recorded in 6 countries.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Cliff Swallow endangered?
The Cliff Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cliff Swallow nest?
Nest type: SP. Incubation: 10-19 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
How big is the Cliff Swallow?
The Cliff Swallow has a wingspan of 21.9 cm, weight of 22.386666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Cliff Swallow belong to?
The Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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