Rufous-bellied Swallow

Cecropis badia

The rufous-bellied swallow is a species of swallow that breeds on the Malay Peninsula. It has faintly streaked deep rufous underparts, and an unstreaked rump. It is usually raised to species status from its closest relative, the striated swallow.

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