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Cecropis daurica
Also known as: Red-rumped Swallow, Striated Swallow
Basic stats
Diet
Flying insects
Habitat
Open country, forest edge, towns
Range
Southeast Asia, including Borneo
Clutch size
3–4 eggs
Incubation period
About 15 days
Size
Small (15–19cm including streamers)
Wingspan
~32–34cm
Weight
~18–24g
Closely related to the Red-rumped Swallow, this species shows fine dark streaking on its pale underparts and a rufous rump, common over open country.
Forages on the wing for flying insects and builds a similar enclosed mud nest with a tubular entrance under bridges and building eaves.
