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Rock Martin (Hirundo fuligula) Taken in December 2014, in Southern Namibia. Known as Kransswael, in Afrikaans. Africa,Geotagged,Hirundinidae,Namibia,Passeriformes,Ptyonoprogne,Ptyonoprogne fuligula,Southern Africa,Summer,bird,desert,martin,rock martin Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

The rock martin is a small passerine bird in the swallow family that is resident in central and southern Africa. It breeds mainly in the mountains, but also at lower altitudes, especially in rocky areas and around towns, and, unlike most swallows, it is often found far from water.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by Natalia Cara
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By Natalia Cara

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Uploaded Jul 20, 2016. Captured Jul 17, 2016 20:29 in D707, Namibia.