Bird · GBIF taxon 5230787
Tahiti Swallow
Hirundo tahiticaAlso known as Pacific Swallow
The Tahiti Swallow is a compact aerial insect hunter with glossy blue-black upperparts and a warm reddish face and throat. It sweeps low over clearings, water, and coasts on pointed wings.
Aerial FeederCoastal BirdMud Nest
Licensed referenceCricket Raspet / CC BY 4.0 · cc-by
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flies
- Flying ants
- Small beetles
Predators
- Falcons
- Owls
- Snakes
ThreatsPesticides, loss of nest sites, and disturbance during breeding
HabitatsCoasts, fields, wetlands, towns, and forest clearings
Life spanOften 4 to 8 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyHirundinidae
- SpeciesHirundo tahitica
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Leave mud nests intact and watch flight paths from a distance.
Responsible observation
- Flight: Watch for repeated low circuits over open ground.
- Markings: Check for a reddish throat beneath glossy dark upperparts.
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