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Black-and-rufous Swallow

Black-and-rufous Swallow

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The Rufous-chested Swallow is a distinctive swallow found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is characterized by its glossy blue-black upperparts and contrasting rufous (rusty) underparts.
Where to spot
Open grasslands, savannas, and cultivated areas, often near water, in parts of Central and East Africa (DRC, Angola, Zambia, Tanzania).
How to spot
Look for the clear contrast between its glossy blue-black back and rich rufous underparts. Observe its typical fast, agile swallow flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident in much of its range. Active during daylight hours.
File:Hirundo nigrorufa, Munhango, Birding Weto, a.jpg
File:Hirundo nigrorufa 1894.jpg
File:Hirundo nigrorufa, Munhango, Birding Weto, a.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrorufa 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in open grasslands and savannas, where it skillfully hunts insects on the wing, demonstrating remarkable aerial agility.
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