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Bank Swallow

Riparia riparia

Least Concern

About

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) 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 (burung pengicau)

Species

Riparia riparia (Bank Swallow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ショウドウツバメ

Chinese 崖沙燕

Spanish Golondrina ribereña

French Hirondelle de rivage

German Uferschwalbe

Portuguese andorinha-do-barranco / andorinha-das-barreiras

Russian Береговушка

Arabic خطاف الرمال, خطاف الرمال الرقيعي, سنونو الرمل

Thai นกนางแอ่นทรายสร้อยคอดำ

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Bank Swallow?

The scientific name of Bank Swallow is Riparia riparia. It belongs to the genus Riparia.

What is the conservation status of Bank Swallow?

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Bank Swallow live?

Bank Swallow 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 Bank Swallow belong to?

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) belongs to the genus Riparia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.

Is Bank Swallow endangered?

No, Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Bank Swallow belong to?

Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Bank Swallow?

The closest relatives of Bank Swallow in the genus Riparia include Banded Martin, Pale Sand Martin, Plain Martin, Gray-throated Martin, Congo Martin.