Black-and-rufous Swallow vs Bahama Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa comparé à Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Black-and-rufous Swallow | Bahama Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hirundo nigrorufa | Tachycineta cyaneoviridis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 21,4 cm (8.4 in) | 22,5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Poids | 14,5 g (0.51 oz) | 17,63333333333333 g (0.62 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Black-and-rufous Swallow
Endangered
Bahama 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.
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.