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Black-capped Swallow

Notiochelidon pileata · Hirundinidae · Passeriformes

Best monthsJan–Marmost records
Records14,639in 1 country
Most seen inGuatemala14,639 records
Red List–IUCN status
Black-capped Swallow
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About

Black-capped Swallow in brief

The black-capped swallow (Notiochelidon pileata) is a bird of the Hirundinidae family — species of bird.

In Guatemala it has 14,639 published records. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in January, February and March.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Guatemala14,639 records · best Mar, Jan
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.

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