Welcome Swallow
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The Red-chested Swallow is a common resident swallow found in West and Central Africa. It has glossy blue-black upperparts and a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown) throat and chest.
Where to spot
Open areas, grasslands, cultivated lands, and savannas, often near water or human settlements, throughout West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back and the prominent rufous throat and chest, which contrasts with a paler belly. Observe its typical fast, agile swallow flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
Where to spot
Open areas, grasslands, cultivated lands, and savannas, often near water or human settlements, throughout West and Central Africa.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back and the prominent rufous throat and chest, which contrasts with a paler belly. Observe its typical fast, agile swallow flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
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This species is known for its agility in flight, performing intricate aerial maneuvers to catch insects, a testament to its insectivorous diet.
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