Chestnut-winged Swallow

Cecropis rufula

The Chestnut-winged Swallow (Cecropis rufula) is a small passerine bird found in Southeast Asia. It has a distinctive chestnut-colored patch on its wings, which contrasts with its dark blue-black upperparts and white underparts. This species is known for its acrobatic flight, often seen catching insects on the wing over open areas, such as grasslands, wetlands, and rice fields. The Chestnut-winged Swallow constructs cup-shaped nests from mud, often under overhangs or eaves of buildings. It is a social species, often seen in large flocks during the non-breeding season. The conservation status of the Chestnut-winged Swallow is currently categorized as Least Concern by the IUCN.

Habitat: Open areas such as grasslands, wetlands, and rice fields