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White-tailed Swallow

Hirundo megaensis · Species of bird
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Conservation
VU Vulnerable
Codes
whtswa2, WTSW

About the White-tailed Swallow

The white-tailed swallow is a small swallow belonging to the family Hirundinidae and is endemic to Oromia, Ethiopia. It is commonly referred to as "Benson's swallow" after the ornithologist Constantine Walter Benson, who described the species. This small bird is classified as a vulnerable species by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), as there is a progressive declination of the species which now consists of less than 10,000 adult individuals worldwide. It has a surprisingly small range for a swallow, as it is wholly dependent on a cooler "bubble" surrounding its small range, likely for proper breeding success. It is one of the most threatened bird species by climate change and a massive range reduction is projected in the future.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilySwallows (Hirundinidae)
SpeciesHirundo megaensis
Species Codeswhtswa2, WTSW
ConservationVU Vulnerable

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the White-tailed Swallow belong to?

The White-tailed Swallow (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.

What is the conservation status of the White-tailed Swallow?

The White-tailed Swallow is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.

How can I identify the White-tailed Swallow?

The white-tailed swallow is a small swallow belonging to the family Hirundinidae and is endemic to Oromia, Ethiopia. It is commonly referred to as \"Benson's swallow\" after the ornithologist Constantine Walter Benson, who described the species. This small bird is classified as a vulnerable species by...

Where can I report a White-tailed Swallow sighting?

You can log sightings of White-tailed Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtswa2, or on iNaturalist.