White-banded Swallow
A species of Atticora Swallows Scientific name : Atticora fasciata Genus : Atticora Swallows
White-banded Swallow, A species of Atticora Swallows
Botanical name: Atticora fasciata
Genus: Atticora Swallows
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Description General Info
Description
The white-banded swallow is a medium-sized swallow, measuring, on average, 15 centimetres (5.9 in) and weighing 12–16 grams (0.42–0.56 oz). They usually have a wingspan of 92–108 millimetres (3.6–4.3 in). They decline in size from north to south, but this is a gradual decline, which suggests that there is no geographical variation. It is black, except for the band on its breast, its thighs, and bars on the edge of its wings, which are all white. It also has blackish-brown underwing coverts. Their feathers have a blue-black luster. This swallow has a deeply forked tail. The sexes are similar, although the females weigh slightly more on average (12–14 g (0.42–0.49 oz) for the males, 12.8–15.8 g (0.45–0.56 oz) for the females). The juveniles are noted to be duller and browner, with shorter and paler feathers. It should not be confused with the black-collared swallow, which has white underparts and throat. The call of this swallow is described as a ti-ti-tur. These swallows also have a buzzy z-z-z-z-ee-eep call, which is usually given in flight. 
Size
15 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
White-banded Swallow primarily consume insects, employing agile aerial feeding tactics such as zigzagging and skimming over water surfaces. They forage alone or in groups, often near rocky outcrops and water, and show a preference for staying close to rocks while feeding.
Habitat
The habitat of white-banded Swallow primarily encompasses tropical lowland evergreen forests, where these birds show a strong affinity for riverine environments. They are prevalent along the banks of both clear, silt-laden (whitewater) and tannin-rich (blackwater) rivers. A preference for rocky outcrops and falls along larger rivers is noted, and their reliance on natural habitats is evident as they don't utilize artificial nesting sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
This bird is native to Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. It can be found to nest in tropical lowland evergreen forests near water and near both blackwater rivers and whitewater rivers, in forested areas. They are more frequently found near blackwater rivers in Columbia and Venezuela, nesting on rocky outcrops. Although they are found near water, they are rarely found over lakes. They are sometimes found over forested clearings. They usually do not occur above 800 metres (2,600 ft), although they do occur up to 1,400 metres (4,600 ft) in Columbia. These swallows are also non-migratory.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
Atticora Swallows Species
White-banded Swallow 
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