Swallow, White-throated

Roberts No: 520

A medium sized swallow with chestnut forehead, blue breast band and white spots on deeply forked tail, white throat. Often occurs near water. Arrives in SA in August, departs late March/April.

Family Name:

Hirundo aubigularis

Common Name:

Swallow, White-throated

Size:

14 to 17 cm

Status:

Intra-African breeding migrant

Food:

airborne insects.