The African red-rumped swallow (Cecropis melanocrissus) is small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is found in north tropical areas of Africa south of the Sahara.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of African red-rumped 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
- Cecropis rufula
- Cecropis daurica
- Cecropis senegalensis
- Cecropis hyperythra
- Cecropis semirufa
- Cecropis cucullata
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Genus
- Cecropis
- Species
- Cecropis melanocrissus
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