White-thighed Swallow
A species of White-thighed Swallow Scientific name : Atticora tibialis Genus : White-thighed Swallow
White-thighed Swallow, A species of White-thighed Swallow
Botanical name: Atticora tibialis
Genus: White-thighed Swallow
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Description
Description
The white-thighed swallow (Neochelidon tibialis) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. Its genus, Neochelidon, is monotypic. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, French Guiana, Panama, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Size
12 cm
Feeding Habits
White-thighed Swallow primarily feed on invertebrates, captured skillfully in flight. White-thighed Swallow's foraging activity often occurs around dawn and dusk, indicating a crepuscular feeding pattern. This species exhibits no unique dietary adaptations but showcases typical swallow hunting agility.
Habitat
White-thighed Swallow typically inhabits subtropical and tropical regions, favoring moist lowland forests. They are commonly found along the edges and clearings of these forests, often in proximity to bodies of water such as rivers, streams, creeks, and waterfalls. Additionally, they are known to occupy dry grasslands and adapt well to semi-open landscapes with scattered trees. White-thighed Swallow is also comfortable in urban environments and can frequently be seen in areas that have been heavily degraded, such as farm clearings and along roads.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
White-thighed Swallow Species
White-thighed Swallow