Pied-winged Swallow vs Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo leucosoma compared with Hirundo nigrorufa
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied-winged Swallow | Black-and-rufous Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo leucosoma | Hirundo nigrorufa |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) |
| Weight | 17.6 g (0.62 oz) | 14.5 g (0.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Pied-winged Swallow only
Black-and-rufous Swallow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied-winged 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.