Sri Lanka Swallow
Cecropis hyperythra
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Sri Lanka
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Sri Lanka swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a resident breeder endemic to Sri Lanka. It is closely related to the red-rumped swallow, and was formerly considered a subspecies.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Sri Lanka 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.
