Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Hirundo smithii
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Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii |
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Adult wire-tailed swallows have a glossy blue sheen and a bright chestnut cap. The immatures and juveniles are a dull steel blue with a dull brown cap and no tail wires. Note the black on the lower flanks that almost makes a band across the vent. The top photo (Kakesio) is courtesy of Paul Oliver. The left 2nd row photo (Lobo), courtesy of Michael Lund Markussen; right 2nd row, Kapunga Rice Fields-Usangu, courtesy of Isaac Kilusu. The flight photo (Moshi) is courtesy of Anabel Harries. The other photos were taken at Pembe Abwe, Silale swamp, Ndutu, Lake Manyara and Kafue NP (Zambia). Click the photo above to see 15 enlargements including a nest, juveniles and immatures. |
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