About the Red-chested Swallow
The red-chested swallow is a small non-migratory passerine bird found in West Africa, the Congo Basin and Ethiopia. It has a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo lucida |
| Species Codes | recswa1, RCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-chested Swallow belong to?
The Red-chested Swallow (Hirundo lucida) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Red-chested Swallow?
The red-chested swallow is a small non-migratory passerine bird found in West Africa, the Congo Basin and Ethiopia. It has a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings....
Where can I report a Red-chested Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-chested Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
262
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