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Sri Lanka Swallow
Cecropis hyperythra (Blyth, 1849)
22 gWeight
The Sri Lanka swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a resident breeder endemic to Sri Lanka.
Busiest months: November–January · Most records: Sri Lanka
Where and when it's recorded
Sri Lanka Swallow has been recorded at 77 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Matara – Kirala Kele SanctuarySri Lanka850 records
- Yala National ParkSri Lanka514 records
- Bundala NPSri Lanka290 records
More places
- Sinharaja Forest ReserveSri Lanka229 records
- Thalagama LakeSri Lanka223 records
- Kirala Kele, Central areaSri Lanka205 records
- Uda Walawe NPSri Lanka203 records
- Sinharaja – Kudawa Village areaSri Lanka197 records
- Kirala Kele PaddyfieldsSri Lanka181 records
- KitulgalaSri Lanka180 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 Sri Lanka swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a resident breeder endemic to Sri Lanka. It is closely related to the red-rumped swallow, and was formerly considered a subspecies.
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Questions
How big is the Sri Lanka Swallow?
The Sri Lanka Swallow weighs around 22 g.
Where does the Sri Lanka Swallow live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: Sri Lanka. It is most often recorded in Sri Lanka.
When is the best time to see the Sri Lanka Swallow?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, November and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Sri Lanka Swallow endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Sri Lanka Swallow as Least Concern.
What does the Sri Lanka Swallow eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Sri Lanka Swallow in?
It belongs to the family Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae), order Passerines (Passeriformes).
At a glance
- Weight
- 22 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Migratory
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 118 mm
- Tail
- 70 mm
- Bill
- 12 mm
- Tarsus
- 14 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: Sri Lanka
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Passerines Passeriformes
- Family
- Swallows, Martins Hirundinidae
- Genus
- Cecropis
Other birds in the genus Cecropis
Greater Striped SwallowCecropis cucullata
European Red-rumped SwallowCecropis rufula
Eastern Red-rumped SwallowCecropis daurica
African Red-rumped SwallowCecropis melanocrissus
Rufous-bellied SwallowCecropis badia
Lesser Striped SwallowCecropis abyssinica
Red-breasted SwallowCecropis semirufa
Mosque SwallowCecropis senegalensis
African River MartinPseudochelidon eurystomina
White-eyed River MartinPseudochelidon sirintarae
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