Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola)

Shogren, Elsie H.

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“…Nestling period was at least 25 days because I observed an adult removing a fecal sac on the first observation day, indicating that nestlings were already present. Nestling periods for other Orochelidon species are unknown (Shogren, 2020). In comparison, Pygochelidon cyanoleuca fledge after 25-26 days (Collins, 2010) and Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor after 20 days (Michaud & Leonard, 2000).…”

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OBSERVATIONS ON THE NEST OF BROWN-BELLIED SWALLOW Orochelidon murina (HIRUNDINIDAE) IN QUITO

Musschenga¹

2021

Rev. Ecuatoriana Orn.

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I present observations on the nest, nestlings and parental care of the Brown-bellied Swallow Orochelidon murina in La Armenia, 7 km southeast of Quito, province of Pichincha, Ecuador. I observed the nest from 26 April–21 May 2020, every other day for 1.5–2 h, with a total of 20 h of observation. The nest was located in a drainpipe at 2.15 m above ground, in a wall surrounding a residence. The drainpipe had a diameter of 10 cm and a depth of 25 cm. The nest, which covered the drainpipe’s entire length, consisted of a shallow mound of vegetal fibers, feathers and feces of the nest dweller. Clutch size was three and nestling period at least 25 days. Nestlings were fed on average 8 times/h (SD = 3.4; n = 11) over the observation period.The overall mean interval between visits was 5.3 min (SD = 5.4; n = 106) and mean visit time 0.3 min (SD = 0.9; n = 103). A third adult was observed around the nest on several occasions, but no active role in nestlings’ care could be determined.

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OBSERVATIONS ON THE NEST OF BROWN-BELLIED SWALLOW Orochelidon murina (HIRUNDINIDAE) IN QUITO

Musschenga¹

2021

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Andean Swallow (Orochelidon andecola)

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OBSERVATIONS ON THE NEST OF BROWN-BELLIED SWALLOW Orochelidon murina (HIRUNDINIDAE) IN QUITO

OBSERVATIONS ON THE NEST OF BROWN-BELLIED SWALLOW Orochelidon murina (HIRUNDINIDAE) IN QUITO

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