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What the White-banded Swallow sounds like
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The white-banded swallow is a medium-sized swallow, measuring, on average, 15 cm (5.9 in) and weighing 12–16 g (0.42–0.56 oz). They usually have a wingspan of 92–108 mm (3.6–4.3 in). They decline in size from north to south, but this is a gradual decline, which suggests that there is no geographical variation. It is black, except for the band on its breast, its thighs, and bars on the edge of its wings, which are all white. It also has blackish-brown underwing coverts. Their feathers have a blue-black luster. This swallow has a deeply forked tail.
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When to see the White-banded Swallow
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is July, the month with the most records.
Where to see the White-banded Swallow
The map shades 9 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the White-banded Swallow
The white-banded swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is black with white thighs, a white breast, and has white bars on the edges of its wings. It has a distinct, deeply forked tail.
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Easily confused with
White-thighed SwallowAtticora tibialisThe white-thighed swallow averages about 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs 8.5 to 14 g (0.30 to 0.49 oz).
Black-capped SwallowAtticora pileataThe black-capped swallow is about 11.5 to 13.5 cm (4.5 to 5.3 in) long and weighs about 12 g (0.42 oz).
Side by side: Banded Martin vs White-banded Swallow · White-banded Swallow vs White-thighed Swallow · Black-capped Swallow vs White-banded Swallow
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