Hill Swallow
A species of Typical swallows Scientific name : Hirundo domicola Genus : Typical swallows
Hill Swallow, A species of Typical swallows
Botanical name: Hirundo domicola
Genus: Typical swallows
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Description
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan
Description
This species is a small swallow at 13 cm (5.1 in). It has a blue back with browner wings and tail, a red face and throat, and dusky underparts. It differs from the barn swallow and the closely related welcome swallow in its shorter and less forked tail.
Feeding Habits
Hill Swallow primarily consumes flying insects, with a preference for flies. Utilizing its rapid flight, it captures prey in the air, showcasing aerial hunting prowess typical of insectivores.
Dite type
Insectivorous
Photo By Ashwin Viswanathan
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Swallows Genus
Typical swallows Species
Hill Swallow