Southern Rough-winged Swallow

It occurs in Central and South America from Honduras south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. It also occurs on Trinidad. Southern birds of the nominate race S. r. ruficollis, are migratory, moving north in winter, but the northern S. r. aequalis is sedentary.

The Southern Rough-winged Swallow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Southern Rough-winged Swallow - Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Finca Exito I, c. 20 km N of Puerto Quito, Pichincha province, Ecuador. The buffy throat patch is always a good feature. (S5) Brown-chested Martin - Progne tapera Brown-chested Martin Progne tapera fusca(?) Pousada Piuval (Pantanal lodge), Mato Grosso state, Brazil. More

The Southern Rough-winged Swallow , Stelgidopteryx ruficollis, is a small swallow. It was first formally described as Hirundo ruficollis by French ornithologist Louis Vieillot in 1817 in his Nouvelle Dictionnaire d'Histoire Naturelle. It occurs in Central and South America from Honduras south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. It also occurs on Trinidad. Southern birds of the nominate race S. r. ruficollis, are migratory, moving north in winter, but the northern S. r. aequalis is sedentary. The adult is 13. More

The Southern Rough-winged Swallow is a small swallow widespread throughout Brazil, migrating to the far south in the summer. It can also be found throughout Latin America. In the United States it is replaced by the Northern Rough-winged Swallow. The Southern Rough-winged Swallow has a characteristic tawny throat, is brown above and has light yellowish underparts.More photos... More

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis = * Home Expand Log in Menu item Register Menu item Log out Menu item Change login details Menu item Why register? Expand UK & Ireland Menu item Birding sites More

SOUTHERN ROUGH-WINGED SWALLOW Stelgidopteryx ruficollis This dull brown swallow often causes people identification issues on account of its dull brown plumage. However look closely and you will see he is not a dull brown juvenile of another species, but a subtly handsome species of his own. Note his rufous throat and whitish ventral area which contrast with the dull breast. Click on the images to enlarge them.FIGURE 1 - Adult ventral, Fer More

The Southern Rough-winged Swallow , Stelgidopteryx ruficollis, is a small swallow. It occurs in Central and South America from Honduras south to northern Argentina and Uruguay. It also occurs on Trinidad. Southern birds of the nominate race S. r. ruficollis, are migratory, moving north in winter, but the northern S. r. aequalis is sedentary. The adult is 13.5 cm in length and weighs 15 g. It is brown above, with blackish wings and tail and a pale grey rump. More

Southern Rough-winged Swallow forages for insects in flight, usually flying low with a slow deliberate flight. The call is an unmusical chirrup. "Rough-winged" refers to the serrated edge of the outer primary feathers on the wing of this bird; this feature would only be apparent when holding this bird. References * BirdLife International (2004). Stelgidopteryx ruficollis. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. IUCN 2006. Retrieved on 09 May 2006. More

Southern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx ruficollis = Described by: Vieillot (1817) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Fort San Lorenzo, Panama - Jan 20, 2004 More

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Southern rough-winged swallowBirds in Suriname = - Southern rough-winged swallow Picture of a Southern rough-winged swallow, made by Foek Chin Joe at Zanderij airport in October 2006. This swallow is common in the northern part of Suriname. During the breeding season of the local birds from February to May, Suriname is invaded by migrating birds of the same species probably from the southern part of South America. More

Southern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis Hirundinidae (SWALLOWS) Southern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis This photo was taken in: Brazil This photo was taken with: Kodak DX4350 hand-held to a Bausch & Lomb spotting scope Notes on this photo: Moji das Cruzes, Sao Paulo, Brazil The photo was taken by: Jeff Harding , Brazil reports Birdwatching trip reports from Brazil More