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White-winged Swallow
Tachycineta albiventer
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Least Concern
Wingspan
20.1 cm
Weight
17.25 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes
The White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.1 cm and a weight of 17.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 20.1 cm | 7.9 in |
| Weight | 17.25 g | 0.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CR.
Clutch Size
3-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Tachycineta |
| Species | Tachycineta albiventer |
Distribution
White-winged Swallow has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-winged Swallow endangered?
The White-winged Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-winged Swallow nest?
Nest type: CR.
How big is the White-winged Swallow?
The White-winged Swallow has a wingspan of 20.1 cm, weight of 17.25 g.
What order and family does the White-winged Swallow belong to?
The White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer) 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