Rufous-bellied Swallow
A species of Cecropis Scientific name : Cecropis badia Genus : Cecropis
Rufous-bellied Swallow, A species of Cecropis
Botanical name: Cecropis badia
Genus: Cecropis
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Description
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Description
The rufous-bellied swallow (Cecropis badia) is a species of swallow that breeds on the Malay Peninsula. It has faintly streaked deep rufous underparts, and an unstreaked rump. It is usually raised to species status from its closest relative, the striated swallow.
Size
20 cm
Habitat
The rufous-bellied Swallow typically nests in large limestone caves, karst outcrops, concrete dam faces, boulder piles, isolated buildings, and sometimes under road culverts that face drops. Its foraging habitats include forests, open country, mangrove coasts, and lower montane regions, with an avoidance of urban environments and reedbed roosts common to other hirundines.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ayuwat Jearwattanakanok
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
Cecropis Species
Rufous-bellied Swallow