Black-collared Swallow
Pygochelidon melanoleuca
Least ConcernAves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae
About
The black-collared swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly Paraguay.
Fun Fact
The black-collared swallow was originally described as Hirundo melanoleuca.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found from eastern Colombia into southwestern Venezuela and across central Venezuela east through extreme northern Brazil and the Guianas and also south of that band along the upper Negro River in northwestern Brazil.
Diet
Feeds on insects captured in mid-air; its diet is known to include flies (Diptera), ants and wasps (Hymenoptera), and bugs (Homoptera).
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance