Scientific name: Hirundo neoxena
Origin
Native
Status
Protected
Colour
Brownish red face and throat; steel-blue coat and light-coloured belly. The tail is forked.
Size
120-150 mm
Life Span
up to 6 years
Nesting habits
Builds mud nests in walls close to or touching the ceiling.
No. of eggs
4–5 white to cream coloured with brown speckles.
Incubation
2–3 weeks
Feeding
Feed on insects
Impacts
Nests and roost in large numbers in warehouses, farm buildings, bridges, and other structures. Can also be a problem for homeowners.