Andean Swallow
Haplochelidon andecola
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyHirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
- GenusHaplochelidon
- SpeciesHaplochelidon andecola (Andean Swallow)
About the Andean Swallow
The Andean swallow (Orochelidon andecola) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru. The Andean swallow was originally described as Hirundo andecola. It was later assigned by different authors to genera Petrochelidon, Stelgidopteryx, and Haplochelidon. Following a study published in 2005 it was moved to the resurrected genus Orochelidon that had been erected in 1903.
The Andean swallow shares genus Oroichelidon with the pale-footed swallow (O. flavipes) and brown-bellied swallow (O. murina). It has two subspecies, the nominate O. a. andecola (D'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) and O. a. oroyae (Chapman, 1924).
The Andean swallow is 13.5 to 14 cm (5.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs 14 to 19 g (0.49 to 0.67 oz). The sexes have the same plumage. Adults of the nominate subspecies have a mostly glossy greenish black head with black lores, gray ear coverts, and a gray-brown chin and throat. Their upperparts are mostly glossy greenish black with a brownish rump and uppertail coverts. Their tail is square or somewhat notched. Their breast and flanks are gray-brown and... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Andean Swallow in Huascarán National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lauca National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Huascarán National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Andean Swallow in Huascarán National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Andean Swallow sighting in Huascarán National Park, based on 35 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Andean Swallow in Huascarán National Park?
August has the highest sighting rate for Andean Swallow in Huascarán National Park in our monthly data.