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Cave Swallow

Hirondelle à front brun

Petrochelidon fulva

Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Cave Swallow

B L	W W	W	Family	Latin Name
5.5" 14cm	13" 33cm	0.5 oz 14.2g	Hirundinidae	Petrochelidon fulva

The Cave Swallow prefers the warmest climate of all the swallows living in North America. There are two sub-species of these swallows, one group is seen in Florida and these represent the Caribbean race. Another race seen in Texas represent the Mexican and Central American sub-species. This swallow has a square-shaped tail. This swallow is a native bird of Cuba.

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