African Red-rumped Swallow vs Bahama Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus compared with Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Red-rumped Swallow | Bahama Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cecropis melanocrissus | Tachycineta cyaneoviridis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 22.5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 26.25 g (0.93 oz) | 17.63333333333333 g (0.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
African Red-rumped Swallow only
Bahama Swallow only
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Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Red-rumped Swallow
Endangered
Bahama Swallow
About These Birds
African Red-rumped Swallow
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.
Bahama Swallow
The Bahama Swallow is an Endangered swallow endemic to the Bahamas, weighing about 17.6g with a wingspan of 22.5cm. It has iridescent blue-green upperparts and white underparts, and breeds in pine woodlands. Habitat loss and introduced predators threaten its small and declining population.