About Cecropis hyperythra (Blyth, 1849)
Cecropis hyperythra is a large species of swallow that has a deeply forked tail. The species has a unique combination of a deep rufous-colored underside and an unmarked navy blue rump that distinguishes it from other related birds. Its rufous underside can be specifically used to separate it from the red-rumped swallow. This species is a passerine bird, meaning it has three toes pointing forward and one toe pointing backward, an arrangement that allows it to perch. In Sri Lanka, this swallow can be found in a variety of open country habitats across both lowlands and foothills. These habitats include farm fields and lightly wooded areas.
