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Wire-tailed Swallow

Hirundo smithii

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (حيوانات)
Phylum
Chordata (حبليات)
Class
Aves (طيور)
Order
Passeriformes (جواثم)
Family
Hirundinidae
Genus
Hirundo
Species
Hirundo smithii (Wire-tailed Swallow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハリオツバメ
Chinese 線尾燕
Spanish Golondrina Colilarga
French Hirondelle à longs brins
German Rotkappenschwalbe
Portuguese andorinha-rabijunca
Russian Нитехвостая ласточка
Thai นกนางแอ่นหางลวด

Similar Species in Hirundo

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الخطاف, الخطاف الرقيعي, الرقيعي, السنونو
Hirundo rustica
Least Concern
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Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
Not Evaluated
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Montane Blue Swallow
Hirundo atrocaerulea
Vulnerable
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Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
Least Concern
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Pearl-breasted Swallow
Hirundo dimidiata
Least Concern
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Pied-winged Swallow
Hirundo leucosoma
Least Concern
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Red-chested Swallow
Hirundo lucida
Least Concern
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Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wire-tailed Swallow?
The scientific name of Wire-tailed Swallow is Hirundo smithii. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.
What is the conservation status of Wire-tailed Swallow?
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wire-tailed Swallow live?
Wire-tailed Swallow is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Wire-tailed Swallow belong to?
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is Wire-tailed Swallow endangered?
No, Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Wire-tailed Swallow belong to?
Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).
What are the closest relatives of Wire-tailed Swallow?
The closest relatives of Wire-tailed Swallow in the genus Hirundo include الخطاف, الخطاف الرقيعي, الرقيعي, السنونو, Hill Swallow, Montane Blue Swallow, Pacific Swallow, Pearl-breasted Swallow.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hirundo — 15 Species

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الخطاف, الخطاف الرقيعي, الرقيعي, السنونو
Hirundo rustica
LC 🐾
Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
NE 🐾
Montane Blue Swallow
Hirundo atrocaerulea
VU 🐾
Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
LC 🐾
Pearl-breasted Swallow
Hirundo dimidiata
LC 🐾
Pied-winged Swallow
Hirundo leucosoma
LC 🐾
Red-chested Swallow
Hirundo lucida
LC 🐾
Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
LC 🐾
Welcome Swallow
Hirundo neoxena
LC 🐾
White-tailed Swallow
Hirundo megaensis
VU 🐾
White-throated Blue Swallow
Hirundo nigrita
LC 🐾
White-throated Swallow
Hirundo albigularis
LC
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Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
LC
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Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
LC 🐾
Ethiopian Swallow
Hirundo aethiopica
LC
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