iSimangaliso Wetland Park
KwaZulu-Natal · Year-round
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Grey-rumped Swallow
Pseudhirundo griseopyga
The grey-rumped swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus, Pseudhirundo, in the family Hirundinidae.
Species insights
Where you'll find it
Mpumalanga and beyond
Provinces where Grey-rumped Swallow is most recorded. Tap one to find places to stay.
40 records, iNaturalist
Parks where hosts record the Grey-rumped Swallow
Stays that give back
Across KwaZulu-Natal
Ithala (Ntshondwe)
Ithala Game Reserve
From R 130a night
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Kosi Forest Lodge
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
Price on request
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
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The Midlands
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When and where to find the Grey-rumped Swallow
Hosts have recorded the Grey-rumped Swallow at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game Reserve.
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.
IUCN Red List
Least Concern
Species
Pseudhirundo griseopyga
Records
40
iNaturalist observations
Every booking on Spekboom supports conservation.
Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Grey-rumped Swallow on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Which parks and reserves are best for the Grey-rumped Swallow in KwaZulu-Natal?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Grey-rumped Swallow at stays in or beside iSimangaliso Wetland Park and Ithala Game 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 Grey-rumped Swallow in South Africa?
The Grey-rumped Swallow is most recorded in Mpumalanga (48% of records), KwaZulu-Natal (30% of records), Limpopo (23% of records), based on 40 iNaturalist observations. 2 places to stay on Spekboom in KwaZulu-Natal have recorded the Grey-rumped Swallow on site or nearby.
What is the conservation status of the Grey-rumped Swallow?
The Grey-rumped Swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Grey-rumped Swallow?
The grey-rumped swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus, Pseudhirundo, in the family Hirundinidae.