Sri Lanka Swallow

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Sri Lanka Swallow (<em>Cecropis hyperythra</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Sri Lanka Swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Cecropis; binomial: Cecropis hyperythra; authority: (Blyth, 1849).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Oriental Region.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Cecropis hyperythra is split from C. daurica (Rasmussen & Anderton 2005).

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