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American Cliff Swallow

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Scientific namePetrochelidon pyrrhonota
Mass23 g (Adult)
Family Hirundinidae
Conservation statusLeast Concern (Population increasing)
Rank Species
Higher classification Cliff swallows
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
ID1007866
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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".

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