Lesser Striped Swallow vs Black-and-rufous Swallow
Cecropis abyssinica compared with Hirundo nigrorufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Striped Swallow | Black-and-rufous Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cecropis abyssinica | Hirundo nigrorufa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 18.833333333333332 g (0.66 oz) | 14.5 g (0.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Lesser Striped Swallow only
Black-and-rufous Swallow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Lesser Striped Swallow
Least Concern
Black-and-rufous Swallow
About These Birds
Black-and-rufous Swallow
The Black-and-rufous Swallow is a distinctive swallow of the miombo woodland and open areas in East and Central Africa. It has glossy black upperparts and rich rufous-chestnut underparts and throat. It feeds on aerial insects, hawking over open woodland and water, and breeds in small colonies.