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Hirondelle gracieuse

Progne elegans

Least Concern
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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

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 南方崖燕
Spanish Martín Sureño
French Hirondelle gracieuse
German Blauschwalbe
Portuguese andorinha-do-sul

Similar Species in Progne

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Hirondelle à ventre blanc
Progne dominicensis
Least Concern
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Hirondelle chalybée
Progne chalybea
Least Concern
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Hirondelle de Cuba
Progne cryptoleuca
Least Concern
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Hirondelle de Murphy
Progne murphyi
Near Threatened
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Hirondelle du Sinaloa
Progne sinaloae
Vulnerable
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Hirondelle noire
Progne subis
Least Concern
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Hirondelle sombre
Progne modesta
Endangered
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Hirondelle tapère
Progne tapera
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hirondelle gracieuse?
The scientific name of Hirondelle gracieuse is Progne elegans. It belongs to the genus Progne.
What is the conservation status of Hirondelle gracieuse?
Hirondelle gracieuse (Progne elegans) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hirondelle gracieuse live?
Hirondelle gracieuse is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Hirondelle gracieuse belong to?
Hirondelle gracieuse (Progne elegans) belongs to the genus Progne, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is Hirondelle gracieuse endangered?
No, Hirondelle gracieuse (Progne elegans) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Hirondelle gracieuse belong to?
Hirondelle gracieuse (Progne elegans) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Hirondelle gracieuse?
The closest relatives of Hirondelle gracieuse in the genus Progne include Hirondelle à ventre blanc, Hirondelle chalybée, Hirondelle de Cuba, Hirondelle de Murphy, Hirondelle du Sinaloa.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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Genus Progne — 9 Species

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Hirondelle à ventre blanc
Progne dominicensis
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Hirondelle chalybée
Progne chalybea
LC 🐾
Hirondelle de Cuba
Progne cryptoleuca
LC 🐾
Hirondelle de Murphy
Progne murphyi
NT 🐾
Hirondelle du Sinaloa
Progne sinaloae
VU
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Hirondelle gracieuse
Progne elegans
LC
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Hirondelle noire
Progne subis
LC 🐾
Hirondelle sombre
Progne modesta
EN 🐾
Hirondelle tapère
Progne tapera
LC
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