About the Black Sawwing
The black saw-wing, also known as the blue saw-wing or black rough-winged swallow, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Psalidoprocne pristoptera |
| Species Codes | blksaw1, BSWI, BLSW, BLSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Sawwing belong to?
The Black Sawwing (Psalidoprocne pristoptera) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Black Sawwing?
The black saw-wing, also known as the blue saw-wing or black rough-winged swallow, is a small passerine bird in the swallow family....
Where can I report a Black Sawwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Sawwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blksaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
719
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