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A photo of a White-throated Swallow (Hirundo albigularis)
White-throated Swallow

White-throated Swallow

Hirundo albigularis

The white-throated swallow (Hirundo albigularis) is a small bird in the swallow family. It is a common species, found in southern Africa, which has benefited from the increased nesting opportunities presented by the construction of bridges and dams. The white-throated swallow is 14–17 cm long. It has glossy dark blue upperparts and a bright chestnut crown. A dark blue-black breast band separates the white throat from the greyish white underparts and underwing coverts. The upper wings, underwing flight feathers and forked tail are blackish-blue, but the undertail has white patches near the feather tips. The white throat and blackish breast band are distinctions from similar Hirundo species. The outer feathers are slightly longer in the male than the female. Juveniles are duller than the adult, with shorter outer tail feathers and a browner crown. The call is a mix of warbles and twitters.
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Nicolette Van Brakel
Monday 25 Sep 2023 - 4:12pm
South Africa
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Ivan Pretorius
Monday 25 Sep 2023 - 10:13am
South Africa
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AK Ameen
Monday 25 Sep 2023 - 9:36am
South Africa
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Ralph Gilbert
Monday 25 Sep 2023 - 8:35am
South Africa
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