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Rufous-bellied Swallow
Cecropis badia
Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 22.2 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Cecropis
- Species badia
Quick facts
- Weight
- 22.2 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of open grassland, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) is a species of bird in the Hirundinidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR Malay Pen.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 22.2 g, with a wing length of about 12.1 cm and a tail of around 8.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rufous-bellied Swallow?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is a small bird that weighs around 22.2 g.
Where does the Rufous-bellied Swallow live?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR Malay Pen, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Rufous-bellied Swallow belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Rufous-bellied Swallow eat?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Rufous-bellied Swallow migrate?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
What sound does the Rufous-bellied Swallow make?
1 real field recording of the Rufous-bellied Swallow — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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