Gray-rumped Swallow
NameGray-rumped Swallow
Common NameGray-rumped Swallow
Scientific NameTachycineta leucorrhoa
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)15.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are iridescent blue-black, with a distinctive pale gray rump. The head has a dark brown cap and a dark eye-stripe, separated from the dark crown by a white patch. Underparts are entirely white from the chin to the undertail coverts.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, twittering, chattering, and chirping notes, typical of swallows, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, urban, wetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern South America, including parts of Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina.
Identifying Featuresgray rump, white throat and underparts, dark cap and eye-stripe, iridescent dark upperparts, forked tail
Description
The Gray-rumped Swallow is a small, agile aerial insectivore found in South America. It is characterized by its iridescent dark upperparts, contrasting gray rump, and clean white underparts, often seen foraging over open landscapes.
