Genus Notiochelidon Phylum Chordata Rank Species | Family Hirundinidae Scientific name Notiochelidon pileata Higher classification Notiochelidon Order Passerine | |
Similar Pale‑footed swallow, Mountain saw‑wing, Notiochelidon, Sinaloa martin, Preuss's cliff swallow | ||
The black-capped swallow (Notiochelidon pileata) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Chiapas, Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and heavily degraded former forest.
It was first described by John Gould as Atticora pileata in the Proceedings of the Zoological Society of London.
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