Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Hirundo smithii
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Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii |
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Adult wire-tailed swallows have a glossy blue sheen and a bright chestnut cap. The immatures and juveniles are a dull steel blue with a dull brown cap and no tail wires. Note the black on the lower flanks that almost makes a band across the vent. The top photo (Kakesio) is courtesy of Paul Oliver. The left 2nd row photo (Lobo) is courtesy of Michael Lund Markussen; right 2nd row (Usangu) and the 3rd row adult feeding a juvenile (Arusha NP) are courtesy of Isaac Kilusu. The flight photo (Moshi) is courtesy of Anabel Harries. The other photos wer e taken at Pembe Abwe, Silale swamp, Ndutu, Lake Manyara and Kafue NP (Zambia). Click the photo above to see 15 enlargements including a nest, juveniles and immatures. |
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