Ethiopian Swallow

Ethiopian Swallow

Hirundo aethiopica

Least Concern

Aves · Passeriformes · Hirundinidae

About

The Ethiopian swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. Although it is non-migratory, its range is wide, extending from Benin to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.

Fun Fact

It is often confused with the wire-tailed swallow.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Range is wide, extending from Benin to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance