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Chilean Swallow

Chilean Swallow

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The Chilean Swallow is a migratory swallow found in southern South America. It has iridescent blue-green upperparts, white underparts, and a white rump.
Where to spot
Breeds in open woodlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas, often near water, in Chile and Argentina. Winters in similar open habitats further north in South America.
How to spot
Look for its iridescent blue-green back, white underparts, and distinct white rump patch. Observe its typical swallow flight. Often seen in flocks, especially during migration.
When to spot
Spring and summer (breeding season) in Chile/Argentina; autumn and winter (non-breeding season) further north in South America.
File:Andorinha-chilena (Tachycineta leucopyga).jpg
File:Golondrina chilena, Tachycineta leucopyga.jpg
File:Tachycineta leucopyga-perched.jpg
File:Tachycineta leucopyga-rump.jpg
File:Tachycineta leucopyga 1894.jpg
File:Andorinha-chilena (Tachycineta leucopyga).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Golondrina chilena, Tachycineta leucopyga.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tachycineta leucopyga-perched.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tachycineta leucopyga-rump.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Tachycineta leucopyga 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species undertakes significant migratory movements, breeding in Chile and Argentina during the austral summer and wintering further north in Bolivia, Peru, and parts of Brazil.
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