About the Welcome Swallow
The welcome swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is native to Australia and nearby islands. It has self-introduced into New Zealand in the middle of the twentieth century. It is very similar to the Pacific swallow with which it is often considered conspecific.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo neoxena |
| Species Codes | welswa1, WESW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Welcome Swallow belong to?
The Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Welcome Swallow?
The welcome swallow is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is native to Australia and nearby islands. It has self-introduced into New Zealand in the middle of the twentieth century. It is very similar to the Pacific swallow with which it is often considered conspecific....
Where can I report a Welcome Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Welcome Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code welswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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