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The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native southern Africa. It winters to the lower Congo Basin.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of South African 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
- Petrochelidon fulva
- Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
- Petrochelidon preussi
- Petrochelidon nigricans
- Petrochelidon fluvicola
- Hirundo rustica
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Genus
- Petrochelidon
- Species
- Petrochelidon spilodera
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