Over open fields, river valleys, and village edges across Africa and South Asia, this swift-winged traveler carves the sky with effortless precision. It feeds almost entirely on flying insects, skimming low over water and farmland in fluid arcs, rarely pausing except to cling beneath bridges or rocky ledges. What makes it extraordinary is its quiet service to open landscapes — consuming vast numbers of airborne insects while stitching together wetlands, grasslands, and human settlements in a single sweep of flight. A flash of blue-black and clean white in motion, yet a tireless guardian of the open air.
White-rumped Swallow 👇
