Preuss's Swallow
NamePreuss's Swallow
Common NamePreuss's Swallow
Scientific NameHirundo preussi
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsThe upperparts, including the back, wings, and tail, are glossy dark blue-black. The forehead and crown are a distinctive rufous (reddish-brown). Underparts range from warm buff to rufous, often paler on the belly, and the tail is moderately forked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of soft, twittering or chattering calls, characteristic of many swallow species.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsurban, mountain, forest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeThis species is found in West and Central Africa, with its range extending from Sierra Leone eastward to the Central African Republic and southward into northern Angola.
Identifying Featuresglossy dark blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and crown, warm buff underparts, moderately forked tail, aerial foraging behavior
Description
Preuss's Swallow is a small, agile passerine bird characterized by its glossy dark blue-black upperparts and warm buff underparts. It is an aerial insectivore, frequently observed hawking insects in flight or perching on wires and rocky outcrops.
