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Pearl-breasted Swallow

Pearl-breasted Swallow

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The Pearl-breasted Swallow is a small, attractive swallow found in southern Africa, characterized by its glossy blue-black upperparts and pearly-white underparts, with a shallowly forked tail.
Where to spot
Open woodlands, savannas, grasslands, and suburban areas throughout southern Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe.
How to spot
Look for the clean contrast between its glossy blue-black back and pure pearly-white belly. Its tail is only shallowly forked, unlike many other Hirundo swallows. Observe its agile flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
File:Hirundo dimidiata 1894.jpg
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File:Pearl-breasted Swallow (Hirundo dimidiata) (8077257373).jpg
File:Hirundo dimidiata 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo dimidiata 99864227.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo dimidiata 99864256.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Pearl-breasted Swallow (Hirundo dimidiata) (8077257373).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
Its common name comes from the slightly iridescent, pearly sheen on its clean white underparts, giving it a subtle yet beautiful appearance.
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