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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | [[ | + | Found in southern [[South America]] from [[Peru]] over [[Bolivia]] to [[Argentina]] and [[Chile]]. |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | + | Two subspecies: | |
| − | + | * ''oroyae'' in the Puna of central Peru | |
| + | * ''andecola'' in the rest of its range | ||
| + | The taxonomic placement of this species has changed several times. It was formerly placed in genus [[:Category:Hirundo|Hirundo]], then in [[:Category:Stelgidopteryx|Stelgidopteryx]] and now either in [[:Category:Haplochelidon|Haplochelidon]] or [[:Category:Orochelidon|Orochelidon]]. | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
| − | + | Shrubland and grassland in high altitudes. | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Stelgidopteryx+andecola}} | {{GSearch|Stelgidopteryx+andecola}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Missing Images]] [[Category:Orochelidon]] |
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- Orochelidon andecola
Identification
Distribution
Found in southern South America from Peru over Bolivia to Argentina and Chile.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies:
- oroyae in the Puna of central Peru
- andecola in the rest of its range
The taxonomic placement of this species has changed several times. It was formerly placed in genus Hirundo, then in Stelgidopteryx and now either in Haplochelidon or Orochelidon.
Habitat
Shrubland and grassland in high altitudes.
