Andean Swallow

Andean Swallow

Orochelidon andecola

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
24,0 cm
Berat
16,5 g
Famili
Hirundinidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

The Andean Swallow is a slender aerial insectivore with a 24 cm wingspan, weighing 16.5 grams. It inhabits high-altitude grasslands and rocky terrain along the Andes. It forages on the wing for insects, often near cliffs and rocky outcrops where it nests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 24,0 cm 9.4 in
Berat 16,5 g 0.58 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CV.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Orochelidon
Spesies Orochelidon andecola

External Databases

Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the Andean Swallow endangered?
The Andean Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Swallow nest?
Nest type: CV.
How big is the Andean Swallow?
The Andean Swallow has a wingspan of 24.0 cm, weight of 16.5 g.
What order and family does the Andean Swallow belong to?
The Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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