Subfamily Hirundininae Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Hirundinidae Scientific name Haplochelidon andecola Higher classification Haplochelidon Order Passerine | |
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Genus HaplochelidonTodd, 1929 Similar Pale‑footed swallow, Peruvian martin, Mountain saw‑wing, Chestnut‑collared swallow, Black‑and‑rufous swallow |
The Andean swallow (Haplochelidon andecola) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is monotypic within the genus Haplochelidon. It is found in the Altiplano of Peru, Bolivia and far northern Chile and Argentina. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland and subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.
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