About the Black-collared Swallow
The black-collared swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly Paraguay.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Pygochelidon melanoleuca |
| Species Codes | blcswa2, BCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-collared Swallow belong to?
The Black-collared Swallow (Pygochelidon melanoleuca) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black-collared Swallow?
The black-collared swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, Venezuela, and possibly Paraguay....
Where can I report a Black-collared Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-collared Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blcswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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