Fanti Saw-wing
Psalidoprocne obscura
The Fanti Saw-wing (Psalidoprocne obscura) is a rare swallow found in 13 countries, weighing about 9 g. The Fanti saw-wing, also known as the Fanti rough-winged swallow, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
About the Fanti Saw-wing
The Fanti saw-wing, also known as the Fanti rough-winged swallow, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. The Fanti saw-wing is often described as the most beautiful of the swallows, owing to its uniformly shimmering green plumage.
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How to identify it
This is a small swallow at 17 cm. Its plumage is glossy green. The tail is long and deeply forked. Sexes are similar, but the female has a shorter tail. Juveniles are brown with little gloss, and have short tails.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Fanti Saw-wing can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Fanti Saw-wing?
- This is a small swallow at 17 cm. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Fanti Saw-wing?
- The Fanti Saw-wing is a tiny sized bird weighing about 9 g.
- Where can you see a Fanti Saw-wing?
- The Fanti Saw-wing occurs in 13 countries, including Nigeria, the Gambia, Ghana, Sierra Leone and Guinea-Bissau.
- What birds look similar to a Fanti Saw-wing?
- The Fanti Saw-wing is most easily confused with the Square-tailed Saw-wing, the Mountain Saw-wing and the White-headed Saw-wing.
- Is the Fanti Saw-wing endangered?
- The Fanti Saw-wing is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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