| 19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka |
Species: Red-rumped SwallowsLocal Name:Scientific Name: Cecropis dauricaEquipment: Nikon 1 V1 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIIIIt was windy with intermitent drizzle throughout the day and these Striated Swallows were ‘sunning’ themselves on the dirt road, trying to get away from the blustery condition.
An adult with dark plumage and long tail-streamers
As usually the case in the animal world the juvenile has lighter or dull colours. |
These are actually Red-rumped. Separating the two is complicated, but basically, the only "Striated" form to occur here is the so-called Rufous-bellied Swallow, a resident of limestone outcrops.
ReplyDeleteThanks Dave for the enlightening info. I will make the necessary correction.
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