Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Tachycineta leucopyga |
| Codes | chiswa1, CHSW |
Identification
The Chilean Swallow (Tachycineta leucopyga) is a member of the Swallows family within the order Passeriformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Tachycineta leucopyga
Family: Swallows
Order: Passeriformes
eBird Code: chiswa1