African Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis melanocrissus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cecropis-melanocrissus"></birdfyi-bird>The African Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis melanocrissus) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a weight of 26.2 g.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Масса | 26,25 g | 0.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 11-16 days. Fledging: 20-27 days.
Размер кладки
2-3
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Семейство | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Cecropis |
| Виды | Cecropis melanocrissus |
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