Ethiopian Swallow
Hirundo aethiopica
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderPasseriformes (Perching Birds)
- FamilyHirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)
- GenusHirundo (Typical Swallows)
- SpeciesHirundo aethiopica (Ethiopian Swallow)
About the Ethiopian Swallow
The Ethiopian swallow (Hirundo aethiopica) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. Although it is non-migratory, its range is wide, extending from Benin to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
It is often confused with the wire-tailed swallow. It breeds and nests on cliffs and in buildings. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Ethiopian Swallow in Tsavo East National Park
LIVEiNaturalistClosest Relatives at Tsavo East National Park
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Lesser Striped-Swallow
Cecropis abyssinica
Rock Martin
Ptyonoprogne fuligula
Bank Swallow
Riparia riparia
House Martin
Delichon urbicum
Mosque Swallow
Cecropis senegalensis
Mascarene Martin
Phedina borbonica
Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
Black Sawwing
Psalidoprocne pristoptera
Banded Martin
Riparia cincta
White-headed Sawwing
Psalidoprocne albiceps
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Awash National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 2 | Tsavo East National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 3 | Samburu National Reserve | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 4 | Kidepo Valley National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 5 | Bale Mountains National Park | 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | |
| 6 | Murchison Falls National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 7 | Semuliki National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 8 | Aberdare National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 9 | Lake Mburo National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda | |
| 10 | Tsavo West National Park | 🇰🇪 Kenya | |
| 11 | Queen Elizabeth National Park | 🇺🇬 Uganda |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Ethiopian Swallow in Tsavo East National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Ethiopian Swallow sighting in Tsavo East National Park, based on 169 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Ethiopian Swallow in Tsavo East National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for Ethiopian Swallow in Tsavo East National Park in our monthly data.