Red-Rumped Swallows

19th January 2013, Batang Tiga , Melaka

Species: Red-rumped Swallows Local Name: Scientific Name: Cecropis daurica Equipment: Nikon 1 V1 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G + TC20EIII It 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.