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Hirondelle rustique

Hirundo rustica

Least Concern

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Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇷🇺 Russia 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (passereaux)

Species

Hirundo rustica (Hirondelle rustique)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツバメ

Chinese 家燕

Spanish Golondrina tijereta

French Hirondelle rustique

German Rauchschwalbe

Portuguese andorinha-de-bando / andorinha-das-chaminés

Russian Деревенская ласточка

Arabic الخطاف, الخطاف الرقيعي, الرقيعي, السنونو

Thai นกนางแอ่นบ้าน

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Hirondelle à ailes tachetées

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Hirundo dimidiata

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Hirondelle à longs brins

Hirundo smithii

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hirondelle rustique?

The scientific name of Hirondelle rustique is Hirundo rustica. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.

What is the conservation status of Hirondelle rustique?

Hirondelle rustique (Hirundo rustica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Hirondelle rustique live?

Hirondelle rustique is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Denmark, Ecuador, Luxembourg, Norway, Russia, Sweden, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Hirondelle rustique belong to?

Hirondelle rustique (Hirundo rustica) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.

Is Hirondelle rustique endangered?

No, Hirondelle rustique (Hirundo rustica) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Hirondelle rustique belong to?

Hirondelle rustique (Hirundo rustica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

What are the closest relatives of Hirondelle rustique?

The closest relatives of Hirondelle rustique in the genus Hirundo include Hirondelle à ailes tachetées, Hirondelle à bavette, Hirondelle à gorge blanche, Hirondelle à gorge perlée, Hirondelle à longs brins.