South African Cliff Swallow

Nests are commonly build from mud under artificial structures such as huts and bridges.

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Original source: Alan Manson
Author: Alan Manson

The South African Cliff Swallow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

South African Cliff Swallow - Adult at nest Photographer More

A: The average weight of a South African Cliff Swallow is 21 grams (0.74 oz), average coconut is 1.5 lbs. That would equal 1.55 lbs. - Source: Grams to Ounces conversion calculator | www.metric-conversions.org Click Important Questions Below What is the the weight of an african swallow A African Swallow weighs 20 grams. More

Alternate common name(s): South African Cliff Swallow, African Cliff-Swallow, South African Cliff-Swallow, Red-throated Swallow Old scientific name(s): Hirundo spilodera Photographs Bergville District, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa - Nov 22, 2005 More

Order : Passeriformes
Family : Hirundinidae
Genus : Hirundo
Species : spilodera
Authority : Sundevall, 1850