
Grey-rumped Swallow
The grey-rumped swallow (Pseudhirundo griseopyga) is a species of bird in the monotypic genus, Pseudhirundo, in the family Hirundinidae.
Species insights
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 Limpopo
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Reliably seen · Birder friendly
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Grey-rumped Swallow recorded here
Birder friendly
iSimangaliso wetlands, sand forest, and Sodwana reefs
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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 Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park.
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.
Ways to look
Drive yourself
Your own vehicle and pace, on the park's roads.
Where hosts record it
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 Limpopo?
Hosts on Spekboom have recorded the Grey-rumped Swallow at stays in or beside Kruger National Park and Mapungubwe National Park. 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. 21 places to stay on Spekboom in Limpopo 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.
























