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Angola Swallow

Hirundo angolensis

Angola swallows slice through equatorial skies in agile, swooping arcs, scooping up aerial insects over forest clearings, open savannas, and lakeshores. Breeding pairs build open-cup nests of mud pellets reinforced with dry grass, sticking them beneath sheltered rock overhangs, bridge beams, or building eaves. They frequently gather in loose colonies or join mixed foraging flocks with other hirundines, chattering with soft twittering calls during flight.

Aerial InsectivoreAfrotropicalColonial Nester
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Key facts
Diet & preyFlying Termites, Winged Ants, True Flies
Predators
  • African Hobby
  • Bat Hawk
  • Barn Owl
ThreatsNest destruction on artificial structures, localized habitat conversion, and extreme weather
HabitatsSavanna grasslands, forest clearings, lakeshores, marshes, and human settlements
Life span4–7 years
Classification
  1. OrderPasseriformes
  2. FamilyHirundinidae
  3. GenusHirundo
  4. SpeciesHirundo angolensis
Range & activity
Range data is not available yet.
Safe observation
Interaction riskLow
  1. Low
  2. Moderate
  3. High
  4. Very high
Why interaction risk is low
Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
  • Nest Protection: Avoid disturbing or cleaning away active mud nests beneath building eaves while eggs or nestlings are present.
  • Best Viewing: Scan open water bodies and marshes early in the morning when low-flying insect swarms bring birds close to the surface.
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