Forest Swallow (Petrochelidon fuliginosa)

Other Names (World)
Forest Swallow, Forest Cliff Swallow, Dusky Swallow, Cliff Swallow

Family
Hirundinidae (Swallows And Martins)

Size
11 cm

First Described (Guide)
(Chapin, 1925)

Habitat
Subtropical and tropical lowland moist forest.

Range (Guide)

Cameroon, Congo [The Democratic Republic of the], Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, Nigeria.

South-eastern Nigeria (Oban Hills), western Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea and Gabon.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010).

Status LC
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Voice
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Forest Swallow (Petrochelidon fuliginosa) [XC99180]
by Mike Nelson from Korup National Park, Cameroon (call)

Forest Swallow (Petrochelidon fuliginosa) [XC99178]
by Mike Nelson from Korup National Park, Cameroon (call)

Subspecies
No subspecies.

Genus often merged with Hirundo, but DNA studies support retention of separate taxa. Affinities of present species unclear. Has been considered distinct from others of genus on account of differences in plumage coloration, bill shape, nesting habits (solitary), nest shape and eggs (usually unspotted), but these may be adaptations to forest environment.

References
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