Vencejillo tijereta

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (cordados)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Family

Apodidae

Genus

Tachornis

Species

Tachornis squamata (Vencejillo tijereta)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オナガヤシアマツバメ

Chinese 叉尾棕雨燕

Spanish Vencejillo tijereta

French Martinet claudia

German Gabelschwanzsegler

Portuguese andorinhão-do-buriti

Russian Вилохвостый карликовый стриж

Similar Species in Tachornis

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Vencejillo antillano

Tachornis phoenicobia

Least Concern

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Vencejillo venezolano

Tachornis furcata

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vencejillo tijereta?

The scientific name of Vencejillo tijereta is Tachornis squamata. It belongs to the genus Tachornis.

What is the conservation status of Vencejillo tijereta?

Vencejillo tijereta (Tachornis squamata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Vencejillo tijereta live?

Vencejillo tijereta is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Vencejillo tijereta belong to?

Vencejillo tijereta (Tachornis squamata) belongs to the genus Tachornis, which is part of the taxonomic family Apodidae.

Is Vencejillo tijereta endangered?

No, Vencejillo tijereta (Tachornis squamata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Vencejillo tijereta belong to?

Vencejillo tijereta (Tachornis squamata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Vencejillo tijereta?

The closest relatives of Vencejillo tijereta in the genus Tachornis include Vencejillo antillano, Vencejillo venezolano.