White-throated Swallow
Hirundo albigularis
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-throated swallow (Hirundo albigularis) is a small bird in the swallow family. It is a common species, found in southern Africa, which has benefited from the increased nesting opportunities presented by the construction of bridges and dams.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Angola to southeastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Zambia, Malawi, and South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-throated 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.
