Brown-bellied Swallow

The Brown-bellied Swallow is a highland species found year-round in Ecuador’s Andean regions, typically between 2,000 and 4,000 meters, where it frequents open habitats such as páramo edges, high-elevation shrublands, and pasturelands. It is locally common and often seen in small flocks darting low over grassy slopes or perched on wires, feeding on aerial insects in cool, windswept environments. Globally listed as Least Concern, its population is considered stable across its broad Andean range, with no major threats currently identified. Nesting behavior remains poorly documented, but it is presumed to breed in natural crevices or earthen banks, reflecting its quiet resilience in Ecuador’s high-altitude landscapes.