Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola)

Other Scientific Names
Hirundo andecola [Sibley and Monroe (1990, 1993)], Petrochelidon andecola [BirdLife International (2004)], Petrochelidon andecola [Stotz et al. (1996)]

Other Names (World)
Andean Swallow, Andean Cliff Swallow

Family
Hirundinidae (Swallows And Martins)

Size
14 cm

First Described (Guide)
(d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical high altitude grassland. From 2,500 - 4,400 m.

Range (Guide)

Argentina (B), Bolivia, Chile, Peru.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
Xeno-Canto Sound Files

Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola) [XC498663]
by id from Parinacota, XV Region, Chile (flight call)

Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola) [XC229999]
by Cristian Pinto from Chivay area, Peru (call)

Subspecies
Until recently was placed in Petrochelidon or Hirundo, but now considered not related to either of those groups. DNA-DNA hybridization data strongly indicate that it belongs with the "core martin group" and is close to Notiochelidon, Atticora and Neochelidon. Has sometimes been included in Stelgidopteryx, and vocalizations similar, but lacks "serrated" edge of outer primary of that genus.

The following 2 subspecies are recognised:

oroyae (Chapman, 1924) - Central Peru.
andecola (d'Orbigny & Lafresnaye, 1837) - Andes in southern Peru, extreme northern Chile (Arica, Tarapac�), central and southern Bolivia and north-western Argentina (Salta, Jujuy).

References
See References.

Files:

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