About the Tahiti Swallow
The Tahiti swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is found on the islands of Moorea and Tahiti in French Polynesia. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Pacific swallow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo tahitica |
| Species Codes | pacswa5, TASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tahiti Swallow belong to?
The Tahiti Swallow (Hirundo tahitica) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tahiti Swallow?
The Tahiti swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is found on the islands of Moorea and Tahiti in French Polynesia. It was formerly considered to be conspecific with the Pacific swallow....
Where can I report a Tahiti Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Tahiti Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code pacswa5, or on iNaturalist.
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