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Mosque Swallow

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The Mosque Swallow is a large, distinctive swallow known for its striking rufous underparts, dark upperparts, and large size for a swallow. It's a common sight across much of sub-Saharan Africa.

Where to spot

Widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, farmlands, and often urban or semi-urban areas where suitable nesting sites are available.

How to spot

Identify it by its large size, rich rufous underparts, and its habit of nesting on large structures. Look for it soaring high or perching on wires. Observing large mud nests can help locate them.

When to spot

Can be observed year-round in its resident range, with peak activity during breeding season (varies regionally) when they are most vocal and conspicuous around nesting sites.

Where to spot

Widely distributed throughout sub-Saharan Africa, inhabiting open woodlands, savannas, farmlands, and often urban or semi-urban areas where suitable nesting sites are available.

How to spot

Identify it by its large size, rich rufous underparts, and its habit of nesting on large structures. Look for it soaring high or perching on wires. Observing large mud nests can help locate them.

When to spot

Can be observed year-round in its resident range, with peak activity during breeding season (varies regionally) when they are most vocal and conspicuous around nesting sites.

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This species earns its name 'Mosque Swallow' because it frequently builds its large, enclosed mud nests on buildings, including mosques, bridges, and other large structures, often in colonies.

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