South African Swallow

Petrochelidon spilodera

Least Concern

The South African Swallow is an aerial insect-eating swallow or martin of southern African open country and rocky hills. It catches flies, beetles, and other small insects on the wing, often feeding over water, fields, cliffs, or towns, and many species nest in burrows, mud cups, cavities, or colonies.

Family

Hirundinidae

Group

Martins and Swallows

Range

South African Swallow Range — Resident or seasonal range in southern African open country and rocky hills

Population

≈ Unknown

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