Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata) — Least Concern Aves

Greater Striped Swallow

Cecropis cucullata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae

About

The greater striped swallow is a large swallow that is native to Africa south of the equator.

Fun Fact

The bird was also illustrated in a hand-coloured plate engraved by François-Nicolas Martinet in the Planches Enluminées D'Histoire Naturelle which was produced under the supervision of Edme-Louis Daubenton to accompany Buffon's text.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on flying insects, but has been known to eat small fruits.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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