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Black-and-rufous Swallow

Hirundo nigrorufa

Least Concern
Envergadura
21,4 cm
Peso
14,5 g
Família
Hirundinidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

The Black-and-rufous Swallow (Hirundo nigrorufa) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.4 cm and a weight of 14.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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.

Presente Not recorded

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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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