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Sri Lanka Swallow
Cecropis hyperythra (Blyth, 1849)
Hirundinidae — Swallows, Martins
Sri Lanka Swallow, Cecropis hyperythra, is a passerine of the family Hirundinidae that breeds in Sri Lanka. It is found in open country across lowlands and foothills, including farm fields and lightly wooded places. A notable feature is its deep forked tail, and it can be separated from the red-rumped swallow by its rufous underside. The bird has a navy blue rump without markings. It is usually seen in pairs or in small groups. It was described by Blyth in 1849 and is endemic to Sri Lanka.
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Hirundinidae — Swallows, Martins
- Breeding range
- Oriental Region: Sri Lanka
