Andean Swallow
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
- Common Name
- Andean Swallow
Why it matters
The Andean swallow (*Orochelidon andecola*) is prized by birders for its remarkable ability to thrive at high altitudes, often reaching elevations above 4,000 meters in the Andes. Its distinctively pointed wings and deeply forked tail allow for precise, agile flight in the thin mountain air, making it a specialized highlight for those who document high-altitude avian biodiversity.
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