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Paarl Sewage Works, South Africa

Cecropis cucullata

Hirundo cucullata

[edit] Identification

Chestnut cap, pale chestnut rump and lightly streaked underparts that appear almost white in flight.

Differs from Lesser Striped-Swallow that has heavier streaked underparts and orange cap extending over the ear coverts.

[edit] Distribution

Africa south of the equator. Near endemic to Southern Africa and specifically South Africa.

[edit] Taxonomy

Previously included in genus Hirundo.

The species is monotypic.

[edit] Habitat

Small flocks over open terrain, montaine grassland, near culverts and human habitation.

[edit] Behaviour

In pairs when breeding; otherwise small flocks. Flies with much gliding and perches frequently on trees and wires.

[edit] References

• Wikipedia

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