White-headed Sawwing
NameWhite-headed Sawwing
Common NameWhite-headed Sawwing
Scientific NamePsalidoprocne albiceps
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)22
Length (cm)14
Weight (g)12
Plumage DetailsAdults have a glossy black or dark brown body plumage, contrasting sharply with a pure white forehead, crown, and sometimes nape. The wings are long and pointed, and the tail is moderately forked.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, buzzing, or chattering calls, often uttered while in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in central and eastern Africa, ranging from Nigeria and Cameroon eastward through the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania.
Identifying Featureswhite head, glossy dark body, forked tail, aerial insectivore flight
Description
The White-headed Sawwing is a small, slender swallow characterized by its glossy dark body and striking white head. It is an agile aerial insectivore, often seen gracefully catching insects in flight over open areas and forest edges.
