Angola Swallow vs Bahama Swallow
Hirundo angolensis compared with Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Swallow | Bahama Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo angolensis | Tachycineta cyaneoviridis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) | 22.5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Weight | 17.35 g (0.61 oz) | 17.63333333333333 g (0.62 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Endangered
Bahama Swallow
About These Birds
Angola Swallow
The Angola Swallow is a graceful hirundine with a 23.3 cm wingspan, weighing 17.35 grams. It inhabits open country and woodland near water in Angola and surrounding regions. It forages aerially for insects, often seen skimming low over rivers and lakes.
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.