Pearl-breasted Swallow
NamePearl-breasted Swallow
Common NamePearl-breasted Swallow
Scientific NameHirundo dimidiata
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)24.5
Length (cm)13.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts are a glossy blue-black, contrasting sharply with the pure white underparts, including the throat. It has dark eyes and a relatively short, shallowly forked tail.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' calls, often given in flight, and a gentle twittering song.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across much of Southern Africa, including countries like Angola, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Identifying FeaturesGlossy blue-black upperparts, Pure white underparts, Short, shallowly forked tail, Small size, Aerial foraging
Description
A small, agile swallow characterized by its glossy blue-black upperparts and pristine white underparts. It is an aerial insectivore, frequently seen foraging over open habitats such as savannas and grasslands.
