About the Lesser Striped Swallow
The lesser striped swallow is a large swallow. It breeds in Sub-Saharan Africa from Sierra Leone and southern Sudan south into eastern South Africa. It is partially migratory with South African birds wintering further north. West African birds leave the north of the breeding range in the dry season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis abyssinica |
| Species Codes | lessts1, LSSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Lesser Striped Swallow belong to?
The Lesser Striped Swallow (Cecropis abyssinica) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Lesser Striped Swallow?
The lesser striped swallow is a large swallow. It breeds in Sub-Saharan Africa from Sierra Leone and southern Sudan south into eastern South Africa. It is partially migratory with South African birds wintering further north. West African birds leave the north of the breeding range in the dry season....
Where can I report a Lesser Striped Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Lesser Striped Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code lessts1, or on iNaturalist.
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