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White-throated Swallow

Hirundo albigularis

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Description:

They are slim fast flying birds with glossy blue back a white belly and reddish around the face.

Habitat:

All over South Africa in our summer, and migrate back to the northern hemisphere in our winter. They eat insects on the wing.

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Comments (2)

This is a white-throated swallow...barn swallows have a rusty red chin and throat
What a beautiful bird. I love the glossy blue coloration.

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2013

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