Rufous-bellied Swallow
NameRufous-bellied Swallow
Common NameRufous-bellied Swallow
Scientific NameCecropis badia
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)29
Length (cm)18
Weight (g)18
Plumage DetailsGlossy dark blue-black upperparts, including the crown and mantle. The underparts are a rich rufous-orange, extending from the throat to the undertail coverts. It has a distinctive rufous rump and a slightly forked tail.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations typically consist of a soft, twittering or chattering call, often given while in flight or perched.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsurban, grassland, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in Southeast Asia, primarily in Peninsular Malaysia and Sumatra.
Identifying FeaturesRufous-orange underparts, Glossy dark blue-black upperparts, Rufous rump, Slightly forked tail
Description
This small swallow is characterized by its glossy dark upperparts and striking rufous-orange underparts. It is an agile flyer, often seen hawking for insects in open areas and near human settlements.
