Least ConcernInvertebratesWetlandCup nestSmall · 18 g
About the White-bibbed Swallow
The white-bibbed swallow, also known as the white-throated blue swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is widespread across the African tropical rainforest.
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Where the White-bibbed Swallow lives
Regular rangeRare visitor
Ghana
Gabon
Congo - Brazzaville
Côte d’Ivoire
Cameroon
Congo - Kinshasa
Equatorial Guinea
Nigeria
Sierra Leone
Liberia
Angola
Central African Republic
Uganda
Benin
Recorded as a rare visitor in Guinea.
When to see the White-bibbed Swallow
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Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pied-winged SwallowHirundo leucosomaThe pied-winged swallow is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long with glossy steel-blue wings and head.
Blue SwallowHirundo atrocaeruleaThis species is a small swallow at 18–25 centimetres (7.1–9.8 in).
White-tailed SwallowHirundo megaensisThe white-tailed swallow is a small bird that measures about 13 cm (5.1 in) in length.
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