Tawny-headed Swallow
NameTawny-headed Swallow
Common NameTawny-headed Swallow
Scientific NameAlopochelidon fucata
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)27.5
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsFeatures a tawny-rufous head, nape, and throat. The upperparts are brownish-grey, while the underparts are whitish, sometimes with a buff wash on the flanks. Flight feathers and tail are darker brown.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a soft, twittering song and various short, sharp 'chip' or 'tchip' calls, often given in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland, wetland, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across much of South America, including southern Amazon basin, eastern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay, and northern Argentina.
Identifying Featurestawny-rufous head and throat, brownish upperparts, whitish underparts, small size, forked tail
Description
This small swallow is characterized by its distinctive tawny-rufous head and throat, contrasting with brownish upperparts and whitish underparts. It is an agile aerial insectivore, often seen foraging over open habitats near water.
