Andean Swallow

Orochelidon andecola

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae

About

The Andean swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, and Peru.

Fun Fact

The Andean swallow was originally described as Hirundo andecola.

Habitat

Inhabiting puna grasslands and desert, tola (Parastrephia lepidophylla) heathlands, and bogs.

Diet

Feeds on insects captured in mid-air, though its diet is not known in detail.

Lifespan

To be updated