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C IUCN · LC · Least Concern Passeriformes Hirundinidae

Red-chested Swallow

Hirundo lucida

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7483 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
13 g
Diet
Invertebrates
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 49

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 49).

DEF 35

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 35).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Central & Western & Northeastern Habitat: Human Modified
3 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Hirundo lucida lucida

    sw Mauritania and Senegal to Togo and Benin

  • Hirundo lucida subalaris

    Congo and DRCongo

  • Hirundo lucida rothschildi

    Ethiopia

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Hirundo lucida

Which family does it belong to?

Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Central & Western & Northeastern

Sources & credits

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