Andean Swallow
Orochelidon andecola
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Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
24,0 cm
Khối Lượng
16,5 g
Họ
Hirundinidae
Bộ
Passeriformes
Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 24,0 cm | 9.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 16,5 g | 0.58 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CV.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Họ | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Orochelidon |
| Loài | Orochelidon andecola |
External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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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