Tawny-headed Swallow

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The Tawny-headed Swallow is a migratory swallow found in South America, distinctive for its rufous-tawny head and throat. It is an unusual swallow that often forages low to the ground.

Where to spot

Open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural fields in central and southern South America. Breeds in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, wintering north to Venezuela and Colombia.

How to spot

Look for its unique rufous-tawny head and throat, contrasting with its darker body. Observe its low, fluttering flight over grasslands, often perching on low vegetation or fence posts.

When to spot

Breeding season (austral summer, Sept-Apr) in southern parts of its range; non-breeding season (austral winter, May-Aug) further north.

Where to spot

Open grasslands, savannas, and agricultural fields in central and southern South America. Breeds in southern Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay, and Argentina, wintering north to Venezuela and Colombia.

How to spot

Look for its unique rufous-tawny head and throat, contrasting with its darker body. Observe its low, fluttering flight over grasslands, often perching on low vegetation or fence posts.

When to spot

Breeding season (austral summer, Sept-Apr) in southern parts of its range; non-breeding season (austral winter, May-Aug) further north.

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Unlike many swallows that specialize in aerial foraging, this species often hunts insects low over grasslands or even directly from the ground, displaying a unique foraging strategy.

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