American Cliff Swallow
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Scientific name | Petrochelidon pyrrhonota |
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Mass | 23 g (Adult) |
Family | Hirundinidae |
Conservation status | Least Concern (Population increasing) |
Rank | Species |
Higher classification | Cliff swallows |
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ID | 1007866 |
About American Cliff Swallow
The American cliff swallow is a member of the passerine bird family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. The scientific name is derived from Ancient Greek; Petrochelidon originates from the petros meaning "rock" and khelidon "swallow", pyrrhonota comes from purrhos meaning "flame-coloured" and -notos "-backed".