Swallows, Martins

Streak-throated Swallow

Petrochelidon fluvicola

The Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola) is a 9.7 g scrub bird that eats mostly insects and other invertebrates. Some populations migrate.

Family

Swallows, Martins

Order

Passeriformes

Weight

9.7 g

Habitat

Shrubland

Diet

Invertebrates

Migration

Partial migrant

Countries recorded

5

Recorded in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, United Arab Emirates, Bangladesh.

Where to see it: Rawal Lake East - Bani Gala Side (Pakistan); Haleji Lake (Pakistan); Hessaraghatta Kere (India); Hoskote / Hosakote Kere (India); Jakkur Kere (India).

Photo: (c) Afsar Nayakkan, some rights reserved (CC BY) via iNaturalist