The Lesser Striped-Swallow, Cecropis abyssinica is a bird of sub-saharan Africa but will migrate further north. It lives mostly in wooded lowlands and will be seen in towns and cities as well.
It nests like a typical swallow on a wall or cliff and takes advantage of human structures. It takes insects and other small prey on the wing.
Classification:
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Hirundo
Species: H. abyssinica
Photos:
Lesser Striped Swallow (Hirundo abyssinica) in Pilanesburg National Park South Africa
"This photo was taken by my partner Allan Class: Aves Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae Genus: Hirundo Species: H. abyssinica The Lesser Striped Swallow (Hirundo abyssinica syn. Cecropis abyssinica)"
Lesser Striped Swallow (Kleinstreepswael)
