Greater Striped Swallow
Cecropis cucullata
Least ConcernAves · 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