This swallow is native to the Andes in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. It usually occurs only on the eastern slopes of the Andes, but it has been recorded on both slopes in the central Andes. They usually don't go below or above in Ecuador, and not below in Peru and in Bolivia. They do not usually go above in both Peru and Bolivia. In Venezuela, they have much less variation in elevation, usually not going below or above there. They have been seen as low as in Venezuela. Sometimes, in bad weather, they can be seen at lower altitudes. They are recorded as mainly residing in forests, especially humid ones. They are most likely resident in their range.
