Kromme-Geelhout-Database
Species details
Genus
Genus : Cecropis
Family: Hirundinidae (Aves)
Taxon : Bird
Group : Animal
SPECIES
abyssinicaNOTES
A large swallow which breeds in Sub-Sarahan Africa. It is partially migratory and South African birds winter further north. It feeds mainly on flying insects. The nest is a bowl-shaped mud structure which is built under a rock overhang or other structure.
AUTHORITY
Guerin-Meneville, 1843Sub Author
Conservation
FrequentHabit
Not ApplicableLand Invertebrate
Colour
- Notes: Dark blue upper parts with rufous red rump and crown. The under parts are white with dark streaking and the outer tail feathers are very long and black
- Colour: Blue
Common Name
- Lesser striped swallow
- Swallow
Habitat
- NOTES: Flies rapidly over the river banks and flew into the house
- HABITAT NAME: Riverside
Uses
- None known
- None
Months
- December
Synonyms for Species
- Hirundo abyssinica
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