Lesser Striped Swallow

Lesser Striped SwallowThe Lesser Striped Swallow has a rufous head and rump, dark blue back, and streaked white underparts. It catches insects in flight and builds a mud nest.What does it look like?Adults have rufous-chestnut on the forehead, ear coverts, nape, and neck, with dark blue upperparts, a red rump, and white underparts streaked dark. Juveniles are duller and have shorter outer tail feathers.How does it live?The Lesser Striped Swallow has a rufous head and rump, dark blue back, and streaked white underparts. It catches insects in flight and builds a mud nest.It eats mostly flying ants, bees, flies, butterflies, and moths, as well as some fruit. It builds a mud nest with a tubular entrance, placing it in a cave, under a rock overhang, or on a branch.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.