Red-throated Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon perdita

The Red-throated Cliff Swallow is a small passerine bird found in the Andean region of South America. It has a distinctive red throat and a steel-blue crown, with a white forehead and underparts. These agile birds are known for their remarkable aerial acrobatics and are often seen darting and swooping over rocky cliffs and gorges in search of flying insects. They build cone-shaped mud nests on the sides of cliffs, often in large colonies. The Red-throated Cliff Swallow is a highly social species and is often found in close proximity to human settlements, where it benefits from the presence of man-made structures for nesting.

Habitat: Rocky cliffs and gorges