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White-winged Swallow

Tachycineta albiventer

Least Concern
Wingspan
20.1 cm
Weight
17.25 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes

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.

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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.

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