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Golden Swallow

Tachycineta euchrysea

Vulnerable
Wingspan
21.6 cm
Weight
17.0 g
Family
Hirundinidae
Order
Passeriformes

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 21.6 cm 8.5 in
Weight 17.0 g 0.60 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: CV.

Clutch Size

3

Taxonomy

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

Distribution

Golden Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Present Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Golden Swallow endangered?
The Golden Swallow has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Golden Swallow nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Golden Swallow?
The Golden Swallow has a wingspan of 21.6 cm, weight of 17.0 g.
What order and family does the Golden Swallow belong to?
The Golden Swallow (Tachycineta euchrysea) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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