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Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
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Least Concern
Envergadura
21,4 cm
Peso
14,5 g
Família
Hirundinidae
Ordem
Passeriformes
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Sobre
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 21,4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Peso | 14,5 g | 0.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Família | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Hirundo |
| Espécies | Hirundo nigrorufa |
Distribution
Black-and-rufous Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Black-and-rufous Swallow endangered?
The Black-and-rufous Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-and-rufous Swallow nest?
Nest type: CP.
How big is the Black-and-rufous Swallow?
The Black-and-rufous Swallow has a wingspan of 21.4 cm, weight of 14.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-and-rufous Swallow belong to?
The Black-and-rufous Swallow (Hirundo nigrorufa) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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