South African Swallow
Petrochelidon spilodera
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<birdfyi-bird slug="petrochelidon-spilodera"></birdfyi-bird>The South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (schwalben), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.3 cm and a weight of 21.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 22,3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Gewicht | 21,46666666666667 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Hirundinidae (Schwalben) |
| Genus | Petrochelidon |
| Arten | Petrochelidon spilodera |
Distribution
South African Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family