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Alternative name: Ceylon Swallow
- Cecropis hyperythra
Identification
Similar species
Very similar to Red-rumped Swallow but very dark with almost unstreaked dark rufous underparts and rump. Also short tail-streamers.
Distribution
Endemic to Sri Lanka.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly included in Red-rumped Swallow.
Habitat
Found in various habitats like open fields, hillsides, paddyfields and lightly wooded areas.
Behaviour
Feeds on insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2011. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to August 2011. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Del Hoyo, J, A Elliott, and D Christie, eds. 2009. Handbook of the Birds of the World. Volume 14: Bush-shrikes to Old World Sparrows. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8496553507
- Rasmussen, PC and JC Anderton. 2005. Birds of South Asia: The Ripley Guide. Barcelona: Lynx Edicions. ISBN 978-8487334672
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Sri Lanka Swallow. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Sri_Lanka_Swallow
