Black-capped Swallow vs Chilean Swallow
Atticora pileata compared with Tachycineta meyeni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-capped Swallow | Chilean Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Atticora pileata | Tachycineta meyeni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 18.7 cm (7.4 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 12.5 g (0.44 oz) | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-capped Swallow
Least Concern
Chilean Swallow
About These Birds
Black-capped Swallow
The Black-capped Swallow is a Central American swallow restricted to highland cloud forests and their edges in Guatemala and adjacent Chiapas, Mexico, with a distinctive black cap, white underparts, and steel-blue upperparts. It inhabits the airspace over highland forests and forest clearings at elevations above 1,500 meters, feeding on flying insects caught in aerial sallies.