Swallow, North-west Thailand, 1 of 2 (1 Viewer)

Hello everyone, incase you hadn't noticed, by the similar names and locations, and as much as I hate to admit it, slr800, is my younger brother. So... well, nothing to do with this birds ID, so let's get to that!

This was taken at Phu Chi Pha Park on the Thailand-Laos Border, at about 1,600m. There was a large flock of Dusky Crag Martins and one or two of these joining in, It is more likely to be Red-rumped then Straited due to the location, but they are both here according to Robson (Speaking of which, I'll post confirmation pictures of the Martin, as they were considerably out of range for, according to Robson's, though they seemed very numerous there today, most of my people picture have a few flying through it). Without further ado, pictures!

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Nathan!

I'd guess Red-rumped as the nape is reddish rather than blue, but I'd wait for futher confirmation

Agreed Red-rumped due to the collar.Striated would be the dark as per rest of upper body

Ahh! Okay, Thanks! My guide says it only reaches 800m, odd xD

-Thanks!

Ignore the altitude - depending on when you saw it, it may have been a passage migrant heading further south. I haven't seen one yet this year here in Singapore but I know others have.

I'm heading that way this weekend so hopefully will rectify not seeing one in 2011!