White-bibbed Swallow
Hirundo nigrita
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-bibbed swallow (Hirundo nigrita), also known as the white-throated blue swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. The plumage is mainly glossy dark blue, but may appear black at a distance. It is widespread but generally uncommon across the African tropical rainforest (including Dahomey Gap). It is generally a resident, non-migratory bird, though it may undertake minor local movements.
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Range and habitat
Sierra Leone to southern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, and northern Angola.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-bibbed swallow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
