African Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus
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Not Evaluated
Peso
26,25 g
Familia
Hirundinidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 26,25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 20-27 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Cecropis |
| Especies | Cecropis melanocrissus |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
How does the African Red-rumped Swallow nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 20-27 days.
How big is the African Red-rumped Swallow?
The African Red-rumped Swallow has a weight of 26.25 g.
What order and family does the African Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
The African Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis melanocrissus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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Data Deficient