Cave Swallow

Petrochelidon fulva

The cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) is a medium-sized, squarish-tailed swallow belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread cliff swallow of North America. The cave swallow, also native to the Americas, nests and roosts primarily in caves and sinkholes. Cave swallows are found in Mexico and the Greater Antilles, with fall and winter vagrants reaching the east and Gulf Coasts of the U.S. Breeding colonies occur in south-eastern New Mexico, Texas, Florida, the Greater Antilles, portions of southern Mexico, and along the west coast of South America. Five subspecies are currently recognized according to Birds of North America, three occurring in North America and two in South America.
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Monday 27 Mar 2023 - 1:03pm
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Monday 27 Feb 2023 - 6:04pm
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Saturday 25 Feb 2023 - 7:00am
Mexico
A map showing the sighting location
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Luis Humberto Montemayor
Friday 24 Feb 2023 - 6:31pm
Mexico
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