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The blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea) is a small bird within the swallow family which is in the order Passeriformes. Swallows are somewhat similar in habits and appearance to other aerial insectivores, such as the martins (also a passerine) and the swifts (order Apodiformes). It breeds in the Afromontane (from South Africa to Tanzania), wintering north of Lake Victoria. This bird breeds in montane grassland, preferring high rainfall, undulating areas.
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Verified facts
Blue Swallow (청연) — verified Korean film. Released 2005-01-01. Directed by Yoon Jong-chan. 1 verified cast.
Details
Runtime (min): 132
Genre: biographical film
Original language: Japanese
Scientific Name: Hirundo atrocaerulea
Family: swallow family
Order: Passeriformes
Breeding Range: Afromontane (from South Africa to Tanzania)
Wintering Range: north of Lake Victoria
Habitat: montane grassland
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Wikipedia lists the Korean name as Blue swallow; KoreaAPI uses 청연 (chosen by source authority).
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The blue swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea) is a small bird within the swallow family which is in the order Passeriformes. (Wikipedia lead; name cross-verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06, via KoreaAPI).
When was Blue Swallow released?
Blue Swallow was released in 2005-01-01 (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who stars in Blue Swallow?
Cast includes Jang Jin-young (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
Who directed Blue Swallow?
Blue Swallow was directed by Yoon Jong-chan (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's runtime (min)?
Blue Swallow — Runtime (min): 132 (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's genre?
Blue Swallow — Genre: biographical film (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's original language?
Blue Swallow — Original language: Japanese (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's scientific name?
Blue Swallow — Scientific Name: Hirundo atrocaerulea (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's family?
Blue Swallow — Family: swallow family (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's order?
Blue Swallow — Order: Passeriformes (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's breeding range?
Blue Swallow — Breeding Range: Afromontane (from South Africa to Tanzania) (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's wintering range?
Blue Swallow — Wintering Range: north of Lake Victoria (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
What is Blue Swallow's habitat?
Blue Swallow — Habitat: montane grassland (verified via Wikidata Q695160 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; Wikipedia Blue swallow 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC; TMDB 155941 2026-09-06 20:56 UTC, as of 2026-09-06).
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