Mangrove Swallow

There is a swallow in coastal Peru that resembles the Mangrove Swallow, but lacks the white head stripe. It is possibly a subspecies, but the geographical separation suggests that this little known form is a distinct species.

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

The Mangrove Swallow, Tachycineta albilinea, is a passerine bird that breeds in coastal regions from Mexico through Central America to Panama. It is non-migratory, but may make seasonal movements. There is a swallow in coastal Peru that resembles the Mangrove Swallow, but lacks the white head stripe. It is possibly a subspecies, but the geographical separation suggests that this little known form is a distinct species. More

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Nesting: The Mangrove Swallow’s bulky cup nest is built in natural or artificial cavities near water, usually below 2 m in height. Sites include tree holes and crevices in rock or bridges. The clutch is three to five white eggs which hatch in 17 days. The nestlings are fed by both parents for 23-27 days to fledging. Like the related Tree Swallow, this species is very aggressive to other hirundines when breeding, and nests are several hundred meters apart. More

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