Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
23,3 cm
Gewicht
17,35 g
Familie
Hirundinidae
Ordnung
Passeriformes
Über uns
The Angola Swallow is a graceful hirundine with a 23.3 cm wingspan, weighing 17.35 grams. It inhabits open country and woodland near water in Angola and surrounding regions. It forages aerially for insects, often seen skimming low over rivers and lakes.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 23,3 cm | 9.2 in |
| Gewicht | 17,35 g | 0.61 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
Gelegegröße
2-4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Hirundinidae (Schwalben) |
| Genus | Hirundo |
| Arten | Hirundo angolensis |
Distribution
Angola Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
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Is the Angola Swallow endangered?
The Angola Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Angola Swallow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 22-27 days.
How big is the Angola Swallow?
The Angola Swallow has a wingspan of 23.3 cm, weight of 17.35 g.
What order and family does the Angola Swallow belong to?
The Angola Swallow (Hirundo angolensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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