About the Barn Swallow
The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world, occurring on all continents, with vagrants reported even in Antarctica. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts and a long, deeply forked tail. In Anglophone Europe, it is just called the swallow; in northern Europe, it is the only member of family Hirundinidae called a "swallow" rather than a "martin".
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo rustica |
| Species Codes | barswa, BARS, BASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Barn Swallow belong to?
The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Barn Swallow?
The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world, occurring on all continents, with vagrants reported even in Antarctica. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts and a long, deeply forked tail. In Anglophone Europe, it is just called the swallow; in northern Eu...
Where can I report a Barn Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Barn Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barswa, or on iNaturalist.
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