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Red-rumped Swallow
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country (spring overshoot).
Diet: Aerial insects.
Best time to spot: Pale rump and underparts.
When to look
Scarce or local in the UK. Timing varies by region, so check recent sightings before you travel. More on the season in Bird migration in Britain.
How rare is it?
The Red-rumped Swallow sits in our Rare tier for the UK: scarce or very local, so most birders need a planned trip. It is not on the Red or Amber lists in Birds of Conservation Concern 5.
Recent UK sightings
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