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Sri Lanka Swallow

Cecropis hyperythra

The Sri Lanka swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a resident breeder endemic to Sri Lanka. It is closely related to the red-rumped swallow, and was formerly considered a subspecies. It is a large swallow with a tail which forks deeply, and the combination of deep rufous underside and navy blue rump without any marks is a unique feature of this species. Its rufous underside can be used to tell it apart from the red-rumped swallow. It is a passerine, which means it has three toes pointing forward and one pointing backward, allowing it to perch.
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Evgenii Velichko
Wednesday 01 Feb 2023 - 7:02am
Sri Lanka
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Jamie BT
Monday 23 Nov 2015 - 12:00am
Sri Lanka
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Edward Clifford
Monday 23 Nov 2015 - 12:00am
Sri Lanka
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Simon Bradfield
Friday 18 Aug 2000 - 3:00pm
Sri Lanka

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