Andean Swallow

Orochelidon andecola - Hirondelle des Andes

Systematics

Order
:
Passeriformes
Family
:
Hirundinidés
Genus
:
Orochelidon
Species
:
andecola

Descriptor

d'Orbigny Lafresnaye, 1837

Biometrics

Size
: 14 cm
Wingspan
: -
Weight
: 14 à 19 g

Geographic range

Distribution

Identification

Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola) is a species of bird in the Hirundinidae family.

Subspecific information 2 subspecies

Orochelidon andecola andecola (s Peru to n Chile, s Bolivia and nw Argentina)
Orochelidon andecola oroyae (c Peru)

Foreign names

Hirondelle des Andes,
Golondrina andina,
andorinha-andina,
Andenschwalbe,
andoki fecske,
Andeszwaluw,
Rondine delle Ande,
punasvala,
Punasvale,
lastovička andská,
vlaštovka peruánská,
Andessvale,
andienkalliopääsky,
oreneta dels Andes,
jaskółeczka lśniąca,
Андская горная ласточка,
アンデスガケツバメ,
安第斯燕,
安地斯石燕,

Voice song and cries

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Habitat

Shrubland : Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude ; Grassland : Subtropical/Tropical High Altitude ; Wetlands (inland) : Permanent Rivers/Streams/Creeks (includes waterfalls) ; Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) : ; Artificial/Terrestrial : Pastureland, Urban Areas