The wire tail feathers are hard to see, but the blue back and chestnut cap show well in the upper photo. This is the nominate race which is widespread in Africa south of the Sahara. Another race occurs in the Indian region.
Nikon P510
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii smithii) - 2 July 2013. Arusha National Park, Arusha Region,
Tanzania.
The wire tail feathers are hard to see, but the blue back and chestnut cap show well in the upper photo. This is the nominate race which is widespread in Africa south of the Sahara. Another race occurs in the Indian region. Nikon P510 |