About the Tawny-headed Swallow
The tawny-headed swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Alopochelidon. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Falkland Islands, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela, where its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Alopochelidon fucata |
| Species Codes | tahswa2, THSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tawny-headed Swallow belong to?
The Tawny-headed Swallow (Alopochelidon fucata) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tawny-headed Swallow?
The tawny-headed swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Alopochelidon. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Falkland Islands, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela, where its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropica...
Where can I report a Tawny-headed Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Tawny-headed Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tahswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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