About the European Red-rumped Swallow
The European red-rumped swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. Historically, it was usually treated in a broad concept of the genus Hirundo, but is now treated in the genus Cecropis. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the eastern red-rumped swallow, united, together with the African red-rumped swallow, under the common name of red-rumped swallow.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis rufula |
| Species Codes | rerswa8, ERRS, RRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
The European Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis rufula) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the European Red-rumped Swallow?
The European red-rumped swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. Historically, it was usually treated in a broad concept of the genus Hirundo, but is now treated in the genus Cecropis. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the eastern red-rumped swallow, unite...
Where can I report a European Red-rumped Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of European Red-rumped Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerswa8, or on iNaturalist.
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