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Red-chested Swallow

Red-chested Swallow

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The Ethiopian Swallow is a common resident swallow found in East Africa. It is a small, slender swallow with glossy blue-black upperparts, a rufous throat, and a white belly.
Where to spot
Open savannas, grasslands, cultivated areas, and urban environments throughout East Africa.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back, rufous throat, and clean white underparts. It has a relatively shallowly forked tail compared to other swallows. Observe its agile flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Red-chested Swallow (Hirundo lucida).jpg
File:Hirundo lucida 1894.jpg
File:Flickr - Rainbirder - Red-chested Swallow (Hirundo lucida).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo lucida 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species is often seen near water and human settlements, readily utilizing buildings and bridges for nesting, demonstrating its adaptable nature.
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