About the White-headed Sawwing
The white-headed saw-wing, also known as the white-headed rough-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Psalidoprocne albiceps |
| Species Codes | whhsaw1, WHSW, WHSA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-headed Sawwing belong to?
The White-headed Sawwing (Psalidoprocne albiceps) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-headed Sawwing?
The white-headed saw-wing, also known as the white-headed rough-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Angola, Burundi, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ethiopia, Kenya, Malawi, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia....
Where can I report a White-headed Sawwing sighting?
You can log sightings of White-headed Sawwing on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whhsaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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