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UC IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Hirundinidae

Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
12–14 cm
Body Mass
19 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 84

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 84).

DEF 56

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 56).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southern USA & Caribbean and Mexico Habitat: Grassland & Savanna
6 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Petrochelidon fulva pallida

    s USA to nc Mexico

  • Petrochelidon fulva citata

    s Mexico

  • Petrochelidon fulva puertoricensis

    Puerto Rico

  • Petrochelidon fulva cavicola

    se USA and Cuba

  • Petrochelidon fulva poeciloma

    Jamaica

  • Petrochelidon fulva fulva

    Hispaniola

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Petrochelidon fulva

Which family does it belong to?

Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southern USA & Caribbean and Mexico

Sources & credits

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