Sri Lanka Swallow

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Cecropis hyperythra

Sri Lanka Swallow, a reference photo
Photo: mayela_y_ramon · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The Sri Lanka swallow (Cecropis hyperythra) is a resident breeder endemic to Sri Lanka. It is closely related to the red-rumped swallow, and was formerly considered a subspecies.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Sri Lanka Swallow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Hirundinidae
Species
Cecropis hyperythra

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