Black-and-rufous Swallow
- Scientific name
- Hirundo nigrorufa
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Pointed
- Tail shape
- Forked
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Why it matters
The black-and-rufous swallow is a striking species recognized by its distinctive, deeply forked tail and pointed wings, which are characteristic of its high-speed aerial hunting style. Native to parts of Central Africa, it is a fascinating subject for ornithologists due to its specialized habitat requirements and its subtle, elegant coloration.
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