Habitat
During the breeding season, P. f. fulva, P. f. pallida, and P. f. citata, the North American subspecies of the Cave Swallow, will usually nest in a caves, sinkholes, and sometimes in man-made structures offering similar habitat, such as highway culverts. P. f. aequatorialis and P. f. rufocollaris, the South American subspecies, prefer to nest in open areas such as on cliff faces and the sides of buildings.
Both will forage for insects over open areas and water nearby their roosting sites. The spring and fall migration of Cave Swallows is poorly known; however, P. f. citata, P. f. aequatorialis and P. f. rufocollaris are considered resident species and winter in their breeding range.
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