South African Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon spilodera (Sundevall, 1850)

21 gWeight

The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native southern Africa.

Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

South African Cliff Swallow has been recorded at 63 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Wakkerstroom areaSouth Africa150 records
Wakkerstroom Wetland NRSouth Africa130 records
Benfontein NRSouth Africa130 records

More places

Suikerbosrand NRSouth Africa125 records
Wakkerstroom Wetland NR – bridge/causewaySouth Africa119 records
Marievale Bird SanctuarySouth Africa89 records
Rietvlei NRSouth Africa39 records
Avis DamNamibia35 records
Swakopmund Salt WorksNamibia15 records
Environs de LékoniGabon14 records

Countries and regions with the most records

South Africa Namibia Botswana Gabon Zambia Kenya

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native southern Africa. It winters to the lower Congo Basin.

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Questions

How big is the South African Cliff Swallow?

The South African Cliff Swallow weighs around 21 g.

Where does the South African Cliff Swallow live?

Its breeding range: Africa: Namibia; Zimbabwe; southeastern Botswana to South Africa. It is most often recorded in South Africa, Namibia and Botswana.