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Andean Swallow
Orochelidon andecola (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)
14–14 cmLength17 gWeight
The Andean swallow (Orochelidon andecola) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Chile, Bolivia, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Andean Swallow has been recorded at 30 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- PutreChile201 records
- PN Lauca – Las CuevasChile185 records
- PN Lauca – Lago ChungaráChile149 records
More places
- La CumbreBolivia144 records
- Cerro TunariBolivia86 records
- ACP Abra Málaga Thastayoc Royal CinclodesPeru80 records
- San Miguel Polylepis forestBolivia53 records
- Santuario Historico Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu Ruinas (Valqui B3.2)Peru38 records
- Lago PiurayPeru34 records
- YaviArgentina34 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
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.
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Questions
How big is the Andean Swallow?
The Andean Swallow is about 14–14 cm long and weighs around 17 g.
Where does the Andean Swallow live?
Its breeding range: South America: central Peru to northwestern Argentina. It is most often recorded in Chile, Bolivia and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Andean Swallow?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Andean Swallow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Andean Swallow as Least Concern.
What does the Andean Swallow eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Andean Swallow in?
It belongs to the family Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Length
- 14–14 cm
- Weight
- 17 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 120 mm
- Tail
- 57 mm
- Bill
- 10 mm
- Tarsus
- 12 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: central Peru to northwestern Argentina
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Swallows, Martins Hirundinidae
- Genus
- Orochelidon
Other birds in the genus Orochelidon
Pale-footed SwallowOrochelidon flavipes
Brown-bellied SwallowOrochelidon murina
African River MartinPseudochelidon eurystomina
White-eyed River MartinPseudochelidon sirintarae
Square-tailed Saw-wingPsalidoprocne nitens
White-headed Saw-wingPsalidoprocne albiceps
Mountain Saw-wingPsalidoprocne fuliginosa
Black Saw-wingPsalidoprocne pristoptera
Fanti Saw-wingPsalidoprocne obscura
Grey-rumped SwallowPseudhirundo griseopyga
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