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Red-rumped Swallow

Cecropis daurica

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Description:

Typical swallow in size and built. Dark blue above, and cream underneath, with slightly streaked chest and throat. It sports orange-reddish rump and neck collar.

Habitat:

Urban setting of Okhaldunga, a town in hilly region of Nepal.

Reference Links:

Red-rumped swallow - Wikipedia

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Comments (1)
Maria dB
Especially like the second photo

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PublishedJanuary 29, 2018

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