Note: Bird migrations and movements can have exceptions due to specific reasons and may change from day to day. Here, I will provide general or generic information on the topic. This information is intended to educate bird enthusiasts by providing fundamental knowledge about Indian birds.
Information of Hill swallow
IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature):
Least Concern
Approximate size(adult):
A small swallow about 13–15 cm in length. It has a glossy blue upper body, rufous forehead and throat, pale underparts, and a slightly forked tail shorter than that of the Barn Swallow.
Resident/ Migrate from:
Resident species, mostly sedentary but may show local post-breeding dispersal. Found throughout the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka.
Migrate to:
— (Non-migratory)
Breeding season:
Typically December to May in southern India and Sri Lanka. Builds mud nests lined with grass and feathers, often under cliffs, bridges, or buildings in hilly regions.
Breed in:
Hilly and upland areas, nesting on rock faces, gorges, or man-made structures.
Habitat:
Common in open habitats near hills, forest edges, plantations, and human settlements, often seen flying over valleys and streams.
Diet:
Feeds on aerial insects, caught in swift, acrobatic flight, including flies, termites, and beetles.
