Andean Swallow
NameAndean Swallow
Common NameAndean Swallow
Scientific NameOrochelidon andecola
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThis swallow has dull sooty-brown upperparts, including the head and wings. Its underparts are whitish to pale buff, often with a slightly darker wash on the breast and flanks, and a shallowly forked tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, twittering notes and chirps, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes mountains of South America, from southern Colombia through Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, and northern Chile and Argentina.
Identifying Featuressooty-brown upperparts, whitish underparts, shallowly forked tail, high altitude habitat, agile, aerial flight
Description
The Andean Swallow is a small, agile passerine bird found in the high Andes. It exhibits graceful, acrobatic flight while foraging for insects in open mountainous areas.
