Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hirundo-nigrorufa"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 21,4 cm | 8.4 in |
| Khối Lượng | 14,5 g | 0.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Họ | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Hirundo |
| Loài | Hirundo nigrorufa |
Distribution
Black-and-rufous Swallow has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family