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Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
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Least Concern
Envergadura
20,6 cm
Peso
21,049999999999997 g
Familia
Hirundinidae
Orden
Passeriformes
The Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (golondrinas y aviones), within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 20.6 cm and a weight of 21 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,6 cm | 8.1 in |
| Peso | 21,049999999999997 g | 0.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP,HC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-8
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Hirundinidae (Golondrinas y Aviones) |
| Genus | Petrochelidon |
| Especies | Petrochelidon fulva |
Distribution
Cave Swallow has been recorded in 4 countries.
Presente
Not recorded
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Cave Swallow endangered?
The Cave Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cave Swallow nest?
Nest type: CP,HC. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
How big is the Cave Swallow?
The Cave Swallow has a wingspan of 20.6 cm, weight of 21.049999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Cave Swallow belong to?
The Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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