Mosque Swallow

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a large and stable population

Population Trends:

The trend remains stable, supported by its wide distribution and ability to adapt to human-altered environments.

Population Size:

Exact numbers are not clearly defined.

Family:

Hirundinidae family

Location:

Uganda

Habitat:

Open country, villages, farmlands, wetlands, and around buildings, where it often nests using mud under eaves and structures.

Migration Pattern:

The species is partially migratory, with some populations making seasonal movements across Africa

Migration Distance:

Often covering hundreds to over a thousand kilometers, following rainfall and insect abundance.

About this Bird:

A Swift Spirit of Open Skies

The Mosque Swallow (Cecropis senegalensis) is a graceful, fast-flying bird often seen sweeping across Uganda’s skies. With its long tail streamers and warm rufous tones, it brings movement and life to open landscapes. It belongs to the Hirundinidae family, a group known for skilled aerial insect hunters.

Mosque Swallow

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About this Bird:

A Swift Spirit of Open Skies

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