South African Swallow
Petrochelidon spilodera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="petrochelidon-spilodera"></birdfyi-bird>The South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.3 cm and a weight of 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Weight | 21.46666666666667 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Petrochelidon |
| Species | Petrochelidon spilodera |
Distribution
South African Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family