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South African Swallow
Petrochelidon spilodera
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Least Concern
Envergadura
22,3 cm
Peso
21,46666666666667 g
Familia
Hirundinidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 22,3 cm | 8.8 in |
| Peso | 21,46666666666667 g | 0.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Petrochelidon |
| Especies | Petrochelidon spilodera |
Distribution
South African Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the South African Swallow endangered?
The South African Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the South African Swallow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 24-25 days.
How big is the South African Swallow?
The South African Swallow has a wingspan of 22.3 cm, weight of 21.46666666666667 g.
What order and family does the South African Swallow belong to?
The South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
Similar Birds
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Forest Swallow
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Red Sea Swallow
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Data Deficient