Scientific Name: Cecropis daurica
Malay Name: Lelayang-Api Lorek Halus
Chinese Name: 金腰燕
Range:
Breeding Range: (EU, OR, AF) widespread
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: daurica, japonica, nipalensis, erythropygia, rufula, melanocrissus, kumboensis, emini
Size: 16-17 cm
Similar looking species: Barn Swallow, Pacific Swallow
Local Status: Uncommon migrant
Photos:
Red-rumped Swallow at Punggol Barat. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Red-rumped Swallow at Sungei Serangoon. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Red-rumped Swallow at Jelutong Tower. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Red-rumped Swallow at Changi Cove. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Red-rumped Swallow at Tanah Merah. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Red-rumped Swallow at Tanah Merah. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page (BirdLife: Hirundo daurica)
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
