Where to see
Where to see the Blue Swallow in South Africa
The blue-and-white swallow is a passerine bird that breeds from Nicaragua south throughout South America, except in the deserts and the Amazon Basin.
Pygochelidon cyanoleuca
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Blue Swallow
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
Species
Pygochelidon cyanoleuca
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Blue Swallow on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
What is the Blue Swallow?
The blue-and-white swallow is a passerine bird that breeds from Nicaragua south throughout South America, except in the deserts and the Amazon Basin. The southern race is migratory, wintering as far north as Trinidad, where it is a regular visitor. The nominate northern race may have bred on that island.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Blue Swallow
Every stay on the Blue Swallow page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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