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Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
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Least Concern
Envergure
22,1 cm
Poids
12,833333333333334 g
Famille
Hirundinidae
Ordre
Passeriformes
The Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 22.1 cm and a weight of 12.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 22,1 cm | 8.7 in |
| Poids | 12,833333333333334 g | 0.45 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 15-24 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-5
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Hirundo |
| Espèces | Hirundo smithii |
Distribution
Wire-tailed Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
Présent
Not recorded
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Foire aux questions
Is the Wire-tailed Swallow endangered?
The Wire-tailed Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Wire-tailed Swallow nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 15-24 days.
How big is the Wire-tailed Swallow?
The Wire-tailed Swallow has a wingspan of 22.1 cm, weight of 12.833333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Wire-tailed Swallow belong to?
The Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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