South African Cliff Swallow

south african cliff swallow / Swallows

Petrochelidon spilodera

These monogamous, colonial nesters, with colonies comprising 20 to upwards of 900 nests, fly from the DRC to South Africa for breeding season.

An excellent site for these birds is the bridge on Eendracht road (near Suikerbosrand Nature Reserve), where they breed every year alongside white-rumped and little swifts.


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