Chilean Swallow

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Chilean Swallow (<em>Tachycineta leucopyga</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Chilean Swallow (Tachycineta leucopyga) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Tachycineta; binomial: Tachycineta leucopyga; authority: (Meyen, 1834).

Distribution

Breeding range: South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

T. leucopyga has priority over T. meyeni (Mlíkovsky & Frahnert 2009; SACC 718 passed).

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