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Weißschwanzschwalbe

Hirundo megaensis

Vulnerable

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Tier)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordatiere)
Class
Aves (Vögel)
Order
Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel)
Family
Hirundinidae
Genus
Hirundo
Species
Hirundo megaensis (Weißschwanzschwalbe)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オジロツバメ
Chinese 白尾燕
Spanish Golondrina Coliblanca
French Hirondelle à queue blanche
German Weißschwanzschwalbe
Russian Белохвостая (настоящая) ласточка

Similar Species in Hirundo

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Angolaschwalbe
Hirundo angolensis
Least Concern
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Fahlkehlschwalbe
Hirundo aethiopica
Least Concern
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Glücksschwalbe
Hirundo neoxena
Least Concern
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Hütteschwalbe
Hirundo domicola
Not Evaluated
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Mohrenschwalbe
Hirundo nigrita
Least Concern
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Perlbrustschwalbe
Hirundo dimidiata
Least Concern
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Rauchschwalbe
Hirundo rustica
Least Concern
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Rostbauchschwalbe
Hirundo nigrorufa
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißschwanzschwalbe?
The scientific name of Weißschwanzschwalbe is Hirundo megaensis. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.
What is the conservation status of Weißschwanzschwalbe?
Weißschwanzschwalbe (Hirundo megaensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißschwanzschwalbe live?
Weißschwanzschwalbe is found in Found in Norway. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Weißschwanzschwalbe belong to?
Weißschwanzschwalbe (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is Weißschwanzschwalbe endangered?
Yes, Weißschwanzschwalbe (Hirundo megaensis) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does Weißschwanzschwalbe belong to?
Weißschwanzschwalbe (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißschwanzschwalbe?
The closest relatives of Weißschwanzschwalbe in the genus Hirundo include Angolaschwalbe, Fahlkehlschwalbe, Glücksschwalbe, Hütteschwalbe, Mohrenschwalbe.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hirundo — 15 Species

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Angolaschwalbe
Hirundo angolensis
LC 🐾
Fahlkehlschwalbe
Hirundo aethiopica
LC 🐾
Glücksschwalbe
Hirundo neoxena
LC 🐾
Hütteschwalbe
Hirundo domicola
NE 🐾
Mohrenschwalbe
Hirundo nigrita
LC 🐾
Perlbrustschwalbe
Hirundo dimidiata
LC 🐾
Rauchschwalbe
Hirundo rustica
LC 🐾
Rostbauchschwalbe
Hirundo nigrorufa
LC 🐾
Rotkappenschwalbe
Hirundo smithii
LC 🐾
Scheckflügelschwalbe
Hirundo leucosoma
LC 🐾
Singschwalbe
Hirundo lucida
LC 🐾
Stahlschwalbe
Hirundo atrocaerulea
VU 🐾
Südseeschwalbe
Hirundo tahitica
LC 🐾
Weißkehlschwalbe
Hirundo albigularis
LC
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Weißschwanzschwalbe
Hirundo megaensis
VU
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