Preuss's Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon preussi

Preuss's Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon preussi) is a small passerine bird found in parts of Africa. It is known for its distinctive square-tailed shape and its habit of building gourd-shaped mud nests on cliffs. This species has a glossy blue-black plumage on its upperparts, with a cinnamon-buff forehead and throat. Its underparts are white with a cinnamon wash on the flanks. Preuss's Cliff Swallow is a highly social species, often forming large colonies during the breeding season. It feeds on flying insects, which it catches in mid-air using its agile flight skills. The population size and trend of this species are currently unknown.

Habitat: Cliffs and rocky outcrops