European Red-rumped Swallow
European Red-rumped Swallow
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3 weeks ago
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Lisa Duggan
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The Rufous-bellied Swallow is a swallow found in parts of East Africa, often considered a subspecies of the Red-rumped Swallow. It is characterized by its rufous rump and belly.
Where to spot
Open areas, savannas, and cultivated lands, often near cliffs or buildings, in parts of East Africa (e.g., Ethiopia, Somalia).
How to spot
Look for its rufous rump and distinct rufous wash on the underparts, especially the belly. Observe its agile flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open areas, savannas, and cultivated lands, often near cliffs or buildings, in parts of East Africa (e.g., Ethiopia, Somalia).
How to spot
Look for its rufous rump and distinct rufous wash on the underparts, especially the belly. Observe its agile flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Credits:
Door Agustín Povedano from El Puerto de Santa María, Extremadura y Andalucía - Golondrina dáurica Cecropis daurica, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=18397713
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Door Richard Crossley - The Crossley ID Guide Britain and Ireland, CC BY-SA 3.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=29447723
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Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
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Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Its deep rufous belly differentiates it from other forms of Red-rumped Swallow in its range, though some consider it part of the same species complex, highlighting regional variation.
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