Greater Striped Swallow

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Greater Striped Swallow (<em>Cecropis cucullata</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cecropis; binomial: Cecropis cucullata; authority: (Boddaert, 1783).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa. Non-breeding range: to c DR Congo and Tanzania.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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