About the Square-tailed Sawwing
The square-tailed saw-wing, also known as the square-tailed rough-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Psalidoprocne nitens |
| Species Codes | sqtsaw1, STSA, STSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Square-tailed Sawwing belong to?
The Square-tailed Sawwing (Psalidoprocne nitens) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Square-tailed Sawwing?
The square-tailed saw-wing, also known as the square-tailed rough-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is native to the African tropical rainforest....
Where can I report a Square-tailed Sawwing sighting?
You can log sightings of Square-tailed Sawwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sqtsaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
51
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