Tumbes Swallow
A species of Typical American Swallows Scientific name : Tachycineta stolzmanni Genus : Typical American Swallows
Tumbes Swallow, A species of Typical American Swallows
Botanical name: Tachycineta stolzmanni
Genus: Typical American Swallows
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Description
The Tumbes swallow (Tachycineta stolzmanni) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in northwestern Peru and far southwestern Ecuador. Its natural habitats are dry savanna, coastal saline lagoons, and arable land. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Habitat
The tumbes Swallow is primarily found in arid regions characterized by forests with Proposis trees where they breed in cavities. Their unique habitat preference includes areas with limited perennial water sources. They are known to forage for insects in dry scrublands, open dust plateaus with sparse undergrowth, and agricultural fields. The forests that constitute their breeding grounds face threats from human activities such as land clearing for agriculture and settlement expansion.
Dite type
Insectivorous
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