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White-throated Swallow

Hirundo albigularis

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Field Notes

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.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
XXD17
This is a white-throated swallow...barn swallows have a rusty red chin and throat
DonnaBollenbach
What a beautiful bird. I love the glossy blue coloration.

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PublishedFebruary 28, 2013

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