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Rufous-breasted swallow, Zululand, South Africa
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Rufous-breasted swallow, Zululand, South Africa (Hirundo semirufa)

September 2004. It was a little windy that day. I wonder if the barb wire part is a more secure perch than the pure wire in the wind - see how the right claw is interlocked with the barbs
Habitat
Open countryside
Location
Zululand near Mkuze
Date taken
Sept 17 2004
Scientific name
Hirundo semirufa
Equipment used
Pentax *istD SMC A*200/2.8 & 1.7AF TC
Well done on getting this little one as we have only 4 pictures of this species.
 

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Africa
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