
South African Cliff Swallow
The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa.
Spesie-insigte
Most records Oct to Nov
When South African Cliff Swallow sightings peak, from open records. Outside these months it is seen less often, not never.
Curve from 166 national iNaturalist observations, not from one property. Single-month spikes are discarded as upload artefacts, and below 50 records we show no curve at all.
Free State and beyond
Provinces where South African Cliff Swallow is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
166 records, iNaturalist
Parke waar gashere die South African Cliff Swallow aanteken
Verblyfplekke wat teruggee
Regoor Suid-Afrika
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
Word gereeld gesien · Voëlkykervriendelik
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
South African Cliff Swallow hier aangeteken
Voëlkykervriendelik
Voëlkykervriendelik
Sandstone amphitheatres and cool mountain air
Sien plekke wat teruggeeBeplan ’n reis
Wanneer en waar om die South African Cliff Swallow te vind
Gashere het die South African Cliff Swallow gesien by verblyfplekke in of langs Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
Beste tye van die dag
- Die eerste ure ná sonop, en laatmiddag. Voëls roep en vreet meestal in die koelte.
- Middaguur. Stiller, veral in die somerhitte.
Waar om oor te bly
- Northern CapeSelfryMalariavryVerblyfplekke in Northern Cape
- Free StateSelfryMalariavryVerblyfplekke in Free State
- LimpopoSelfryVerblyfplekke in Limpopo
- Eastern CapeSelfryMalariavryVerblyfplekke in Eastern Cape
Hoe om te kyk
Ry self
Jou eie voertuig en pas, op die park se paaie.
Waar gashere dit aanteken
IUBN Rooi Lys
Least Concern
Spesie
Petrochelidon spilodera
Waarnemings
166
iNaturalist-waarnemings
Elke bespreking op Spekboom ondersteun bewaring.
Vrae wat reisigers vra
’n Waarneming beteken dat ’n gasheer die South African Cliff Swallow op die eiendom of naby gesien het. Dit waarborg nooit dat jy dit sal sien nie.
Which parks and reserves are best for the South African Cliff Swallow in South Africa?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the South African Cliff Swallow at stays in or beside Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Golden Gate Highlands National Park, Mapungubwe National Park, Camdeboo National Park, Karoo National Park and Spioenkop Dam Nature Reserve. A record means a host has seen it on the property or nearby, which makes these the places to base yourself; it is never a guarantee of a sighting on any given day.
Where can you see the South African Cliff Swallow in South Africa?
The South African Cliff Swallow is most recorded in Free State (33% of records), Mpumalanga (24% of records), North West (13% of records), based on 166 iNaturalist observations. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the South African Cliff Swallow on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the South African Cliff Swallow?
Sightings of the South African Cliff Swallow peak from Oct to Nov, based on 166 iNaturalist records. You may still see it outside those months, sightings are just less frequent.
What is the conservation status of the South African Cliff Swallow?
The South African Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the South African Cliff Swallow?
The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa.
























