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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Least Concern

About

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).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Passeriformes (Songbirds)

Species

Hirundo rustica (Barn Swallow)

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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Black-and-rufous Swallow

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Barn Swallow?

The scientific name of Barn Swallow is Hirundo rustica. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.

What is the conservation status of Barn Swallow?

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Barn Swallow live?

Barn 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 Barn Swallow belong to?

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

Is Barn Swallow endangered?

No, Barn Swallow (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 Barn Swallow belong to?

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Barn Swallow?

The closest relatives of Barn Swallow in the genus Hirundo include Angola Swallow, Black-and-rufous Swallow, Ethiopian Swallow, Hill Swallow, Montane Blue Swallow.