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Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Least Concern
Wingspan
23.2 cm
Weight
20.875 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 23.2 cm 9.1 in
Weight 20.875 g 0.74 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-19 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.

Clutch Size

2-8

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Tree Swallow has been recorded in 5 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Tree Swallow endangered?
The Tree Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Tree Swallow nest?
Nest type: CV. Incubation: 11-19 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
How big is the Tree Swallow?
The Tree Swallow has a wingspan of 23.2 cm, weight of 20.875 g.
What order and family does the Tree Swallow belong to?
The Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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