Angolan and American Cliff Swallow

Measuring up to 6", the Angolan swallow (Hirundo angolensis) is similar in size to the American cliff swallow. However, the bright-blue Angolan swallow has a rufous-colored throat patch that extends to the breast and a well-forked tail, unlike the cliff swallow, which has a smaller throat patch and squared tail.

The Angolan swallow forages in small groups in Africa, far from the large flocks of cliff swallows in North and South America.