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Chestnut-collared Swallow
Petrochelidon rufocollaris
Chestnut-collared Swallow (Petrochelidon rufocollaris) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South America.
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The Chestnut-collared Swallow (Petrochelidon rufocollaris) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 15.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Petrochelidon
- Species rufocollaris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 15.9 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Urban & human-modified
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of farmland, parks and gardens, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Chestnut-collared Swallow (Petrochelidon rufocollaris) is a member of the Hirundinidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Ecuador, Peru.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 15.9 g, with a wing length of about 9.8 cm and a tail of around 5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 110,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Chestnut-collared Swallow?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is a small bird that weighs around 15.9 g.
Where does the Chestnut-collared Swallow live?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is found across South America with a range covering SA Ecuador, Peru, where it adapts readily to towns, parks and gardens.
What family does the Chestnut-collared Swallow belong to?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow (Petrochelidon rufocollaris) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Chestnut-collared Swallow eat?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Chestnut-collared Swallow migrate?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
Is the Chestnut-collared Swallow endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the Chestnut-collared Swallow make?
1 real field recording of the Chestnut-collared Swallow — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Chestnut-collared Swallow's range?
The Chestnut-collared Swallow has a mapped global range of about 110,000 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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