Mountain Sawwing
NameMountain Sawwing
Common NameMountain Sawwing
Scientific NamePsalidoprocne fuliginosa
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly dark sooty-brown to blackish, lacking any distinct markings or lighter underparts. The feathers can appear slightly glossy in certain light.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'tsip' or 'tsee' notes, often given while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is endemic to the montane regions of Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea (Bioko Island), and Nigeria.
Identifying FeaturesEntirely dark sooty-brown plumage, Small size, Shallowly forked tail, Found in montane forest habitats
Description
The Mountain Sawwing is a small, entirely sooty-brown swallow with a shallowly forked tail. It is typically observed foraging for insects over montane forests and forest edges, often in small flocks.
