Family
Hirundinidae
Habits
Diurnal, Mainly sedentary or locally nomadic Up to 80 birds may form a colony of which 20-30 will roost in a single burrow. Only one pair of nesting birds occupies a burrow and they usuallly leave the area after breeding.
Habitat
Open Woodland Grassland, Open country but in the vicinity of streams.
Breeding
August September October November December. 5 to 7; glossy, pure white. Incubation 14 days by both sexes.
Diet
Carnivore, Small insects caught on the wing.
Details
| Common Name: |
White-backed Swallow |
Scientific Name: |
Cheramoeca leucosternum |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Endemic |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
Unavailable |
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