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TAWNY-HEADED SWALLOW Alopochelidon fucata
This is a small swallow, easily recognised by its rufous-coloured head and contrastingly pale underparts. Generally found in open areas in the vicinity of water, it is not uncommon to find them in the company of other species.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE330PH) Adults, Arroyos y Esteros km74, Departamento Cordillera (Paul Smith November 2008).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE2703PH) Adult, Departamento Misiones (Monica Montiel May 2011).
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FIGURE 2
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Alopochelidon fucata
1 (FPAVE331RE) Song recorded Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Myriam Velázquez April 2000).
2 (FPAVE332RE) Calls recorded Laguna Blanca, Departamento San Pedro (Myriam Velázquez April 2000).
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