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Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxena
Least Concern

About Welcome Swallow

Known for their agile flight and darting movementsFeeds on flying insects caught mid-airNests are constructed with mud and plant material

Size

14 - 16 cm

Weight

10 - 20 g

Lifespan

Up to 5 years

Diet

Insects

Conservation Status

Status

Least Concern

Population Trend

stable

Threats

  • Habitat loss due to urbanization

Additional Notes

Not currently at significant risk, but monitoring continues due to potential threats

Distribution

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Australia and New Zealand

Australia • Australia

Commonly found in urban areas, farmland and open woodland