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White-throated Swallow

White-throated Swallow

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The White-throated Swallow is a common resident swallow found in Southern Africa. It is easily recognized by its glossy blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead, and clear white throat.
Where to spot
Open country, savannas, grasslands, and agricultural areas, often near water and human structures, throughout Southern Africa.
How to spot
Look for its glossy blue-black back, rufous forehead, and clean white throat, which sharply contrasts with a black breast band and white belly. Observe its typical swift, graceful flight.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Active during daylight hours.
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Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 1692835.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 1894.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 1894 (cropped).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 216899149.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 88743.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Hirundo nigrita 88745.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This species often nests on man-made structures such as bridges, culverts, and buildings, adapting well to modified landscapes and human presence.
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