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Hirondelle à queue blanche

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 (animal)
Phylum
Chordata (Chordates)
Class
Aves (oiseau)
Order
Passeriformes (passereaux)
Family
Hirundinidae
Genus
Hirundo
Species
Hirundo megaensis (Hirondelle à queue blanche)

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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Hirondelle à ailes tachetées
Hirundo leucosoma
Least Concern
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Hirondelle à bavette
Hirundo nigrita
Least Concern
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Hirondelle à gorge blanche
Hirundo albigularis
Least Concern
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Hirondelle à gorge perlée
Hirundo dimidiata
Least Concern
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Hirondelle à longs brins
Hirundo smithii
Least Concern
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Hirondelle bleue
Hirundo atrocaerulea
Vulnerable
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Hirondelle d'Angola
Hirundo angolensis
Least Concern
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Hirondelle de Guinée
Hirundo lucida
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hirondelle à queue blanche?
The scientific name of Hirondelle à queue blanche is Hirundo megaensis. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.
What is the conservation status of Hirondelle à queue blanche?
Hirondelle à queue blanche (Hirundo megaensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Hirondelle à queue blanche live?
Hirondelle à queue blanche 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 Hirondelle à queue blanche belong to?
Hirondelle à queue blanche (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is Hirondelle à queue blanche endangered?
Yes, Hirondelle à queue blanche (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 Hirondelle à queue blanche belong to?
Hirondelle à queue blanche (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).
What are the closest relatives of Hirondelle à queue blanche?
The closest relatives of Hirondelle à queue blanche in the genus Hirundo include Hirondelle à ailes tachetées, Hirondelle à bavette, Hirondelle à gorge blanche, Hirondelle à gorge perlée, Hirondelle à longs brins.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hirundo — 15 Species

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Hirondelle à ailes tachetées
Hirundo leucosoma
LC 🐾
Hirondelle à bavette
Hirundo nigrita
LC 🐾
Hirondelle à gorge blanche
Hirundo albigularis
LC 🐾
Hirondelle à gorge perlée
Hirundo dimidiata
LC 🐾
Hirondelle à longs brins
Hirundo smithii
LC
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Hirondelle à queue blanche
Hirundo megaensis
VU
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Hirondelle bleue
Hirundo atrocaerulea
VU 🐾
Hirondelle d'Angola
Hirundo angolensis
LC 🐾
Hirondelle de Guinée
Hirundo lucida
LC 🐾
Hirondelle des Nilgiri
Hirundo domicola
NE 🐾
Hirondelle de Tahiti
Hirundo tahitica
LC 🐾
Hirondelle d'Éthiopie
Hirundo aethiopica
LC 🐾
Hirondelle messagère
Hirundo neoxena
LC 🐾
Hirondelle roux et noir
Hirundo nigrorufa
LC 🐾
Hirondelle rustique
Hirundo rustica
LC
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