European Red-rumped Swallow

European Red-rumped Swallow

Cecropis rufula

Data Deficient

Aves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae

About

The European red-rumped swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. Historically, it was usually treated in a broad concept of the genus Hirundo, but is now treated in the genus Cecropis. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the eastern red-rumped swallow, united, together with the African red-rumped swallow, under the common name of red-rumped swallow.

Fun Fact

Historically, it was usually treated in a broad concept of the genus Hirundo, but is now treated in the genus Cecropis.

Quick Facts

Habitat

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Diet

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Lifespan

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Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance