African Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cecropis-melanocrissus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis melanocrissus) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 26.2 g.
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The African Red-rumped Swallow is a swallow of the Hirundinidae family, weighing around 26 g. It is identified by its distinctive rufous rump and undertail, and inhabits open country and rocky areas across Africa where it catches insects on the wing.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 26.25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 20-27 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Cecropis |
| Species | Cecropis melanocrissus |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family