Swallows, Martins, Saw-wings (Family Hirundinidae)
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Greater Striped Swallow - Cecropis cucullata
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Is this Lesser or Greater Striped Swallow please, Middelburg, South Africa.
Is this Lesser or Greater Striped Swallow please, Middelburg, South Africa.
Dewi wrote: ↑Sat Nov 18, 2017 11:36 am I would go for Greater Striped, based on..
1. The rufous cap does not extend onto the ear-coverts or cheeks.
2. The throat is finely streaked rather than heavily marked.
3 The underparts are thin, diffuse streaks rather the thicker, darker streaking of Lesser.
Have a look here to compare the two species....
https://africawild-forum.com/viewtopic. ... 08#p184708
http://www.birdpics.co.za/photos.asp
I have seen a few Lessers, but only a couple of greater, so let me know what you all think with this one.
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Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula
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4. Swift/Swallow/Martin 22.11.2017 Mata Mata
4. Swift/Swallow/Martin 22.11.2017 Mata Mata
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Re: Bird Identification
Which kind of swallow is this, white-throated or is it a Martin? With all that blue, I doubt it, but........
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