Rufous-bellied Swallow
Cecropis badia
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyHirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
- GenusCecropis (Red-rumped Swallows, Striped Swallows, and Allies)
- SpeciesCecropis badia (Rufous-bellied Swallow)
About the Rufous-bellied Swallow
The rufous-bellied swallow (Cecropis badia) is a species of swallow that breeds on the Malay Peninsula. It has faintly streaked deep rufous underparts, and an unstreaked rump. It is usually raised to species status from its closest relative, the striated swallow.
BirdLife International (2004). "Hirundo striolata". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. Retrieved 6 May 2006.{{cite iucn}}: old-form url (help) Turner, Angela K; Chris Rose (1989). Swallows & Martins: An Identification Guide and Handbook. Houghton Mifflin. ISBN 0-395-51174-7. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-bellied Swallow in Khao Sok National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Khao Luang National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 2 | Khao Sok National Park | 🇹🇭 Thailand | |
| 3 | Taman Negara National Park | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-bellied Swallow in Khao Sok National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-bellied Swallow sighting in Khao Sok National Park, based on 89 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-bellied Swallow in Khao Sok National Park?
June has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-bellied Swallow in Khao Sok National Park in our monthly data.