Swallow Greater Striped (Cecropis cucullata) – Lesotho

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Swallow Greater Striped (Cecropis cucullata) – Lesotho

The main differentiator between the Greater Striped Swallow and the Lesser is that the Greater does not have rufous around the eye whereas the Lesser head is mostly rufous.

  • Species:Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilySwallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)
  • Date Taken20151103
  • Location:Sani Mountain Lodge
  • Area:Sani Pass at 2881m
  • Country:Lesotho
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA36001a Swallow Greater Striped 2 Sani Mountain Lodge Lesotho Nov15 PH1_6716
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