Red Sea Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon perdita
Red Sea Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon perdita) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon perdita) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 20.6 g.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Not enough information to assess its risk of extinction.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Petrochelidon
- Species perdita
Quick facts
- Weight
- 20.6 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
And is frequently seen soaring overhead in flight.
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon perdita) is a species of bird in the Hirundinidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF e Sudan.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 20.6 g, with a wing length of about 11.1 cm and a tail of around 5.9 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Red Sea Cliff Swallow?
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow is a small bird that weighs around 20.6 g.
Where does the Red Sea Cliff Swallow live?
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow is found across Africa with a range covering AF e Sudan.
What family does the Red Sea Cliff Swallow belong to?
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon perdita) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Red Sea Cliff Swallow eat?
The Red Sea Cliff Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
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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