The white-bellied swallow is a small passerine bird found in sub-Saharan Africa. It is known for its distinctive white belly and brown upper body. Synonyms for the white-bellied swallow include the white-breasted swallow, white-collared swallow, and white-rumped swallow. These common names may refer to variations in the bird's coloring or geographical location. The white-breasted swallow, for example, has a white breast with a reddish-brown band, while the white-collared swallow has a white collar at the base of its neck. Despite these variations, all these synonyms refer to the same species of bird, which is a common sight in African skies.