Stolzmann's Swallow

Tachycineta stolzmanni

Stolzmann's Swallow is a small passerine bird native to South America. It has a distinctive appearance with a metallic blue-green upperparts and white underparts. The tail is slightly forked, and the wings are pointed. These swallows are often found in open areas near water, including rivers, lakes, and marshes. They are agile fliers, catching insects on the wing. Stolzmann's Swallows are social birds, often nesting in colonies and utilizing man-made structures for nesting sites. Their populations are currently stable, and they are not considered to be at risk of extinction.

Habitat: Open areas near water