Birds of Mexico

    PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae (Swallows, Martins)  
Genus: Petrochelidon (2 species, 11 worldwide)


Cave Swallow
Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva cavicola)
Cueva de los Portales, Cuba  
   
Photograph by Dave Curtis     Copyright and usage info

Nests in caves. A medium-sized swallow. Compare to Cliff Swallow but note paler throat.

American Cliff Swallow
American Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)
Cap Tourmente National Wildlife, Quebec, Canada  
   
Photograph by Cephas     Copyright and usage info

American Cliff Swallow
American Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota)
Baylands Nature Preserve, Palo Alto, California,  
   
Photograph by Julio Mulero     Copyright and usage info

Nest.


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