Black-capped Swallow vs Angola Swallow
Atticora pileata comparé à Hirundo angolensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-capped Swallow | Angola Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Atticora pileata | Hirundo angolensis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 18,7 cm (7.4 in) | 23,3 cm (9.2 in) |
| Poids | 12,5 g (0.44 oz) | 17,35 g (0.61 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Black-capped Swallow only
Aucun(e)
Angola Swallow only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-capped Swallow
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
About These Birds
Black-capped Swallow
The Black-capped Swallow is a Central American swallow restricted to highland cloud forests and their edges in Guatemala and adjacent Chiapas, Mexico, with a distinctive black cap, white underparts, and steel-blue upperparts. It inhabits the airspace over highland forests and forest clearings at elevations above 1,500 meters, feeding on flying insects caught in aerial sallies.
Angola Swallow
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.