Tachycineta stolzmanni
The Tumbes Swallow (*Tachycineta stolzmanni*) is a sleek, aerial insectivore endemic to the arid coastal lowlands of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Measuring approximately 13 cm (5.1 in) in length with a slender build and a deeply forked tail, adults display stunning iridescent dark blue-green to blue-black upperparts that shimmer brilliantly in sunlight, sharply contrasting with their pristine white underparts. Its close resemblance to other *Tachycineta* species, particularly t...
Found in arid coastal lowlands, primarily associated with mangroves, estuaries, lagoons, and slow-moving rivers, often near open areas and agricultural fields, typically below 500 meters elevation.
Exclusively insectivorous, primarily consuming a wide variety of small, flying insects caught on the wing through continuous aerial foraging.
Tumbes Swallows are diurnal and highly active during the day, performing graceful, acrobatic aerial maneuvers as they forage for insects. They often roost communally in dense vegetation or on wires, sometimes in mixed-species flocks with other swallows. During the breeding season, they establish ...
The Tumbes Swallow is endemic to the arid Pacific lowlands of southwestern Ecuador and northwestern Peru. Its breeding and year-round range extends from Santa Elena Province in Ecuador, south through El Oro and Loja Provinces, and into the Tumbes, Piura, and Lambayeque regions of northern Peru. W...
Least Concern
- The Tumbes Swallow is named after the Tumbes Region of northwestern Peru, highlighting its restricted coastal range. - Its iridescent blue-green back can appear black or deep blue depending on the angle of light, creating a stunning visual display. - Unlike many swallows, it is largely non-migr...