About the South African Swallow
The South African cliff swallow, also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native southern Africa. It winters to the lower Congo Basin.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Petrochelidon spilodera |
| Species Codes | soaswa2, SACS, SASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the South African Swallow belong to?
The South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the South African Swallow?
The South African cliff swallow, also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native southern Africa. It winters to the lower Congo Basin....
Where can I report a South African Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of South African Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code soaswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
185
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