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Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxena

Least Concern
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Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オーストラリアツバメ
Chinese 喜燕
Spanish Golondrina Australiana
French Hirondelle messagère
German Glücksschwalbe
Russian Новогвинейская (настоящая) ласточка

Similar Species in Hirundo

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Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
Least Concern
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Least Concern
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Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
Least Concern
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Ethiopian Swallow
Hirundo aethiopica
Least Concern
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Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
Not Evaluated
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Montane Blue Swallow
Hirundo atrocaerulea
Vulnerable
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Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
Least Concern
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Pearl-breasted Swallow
Hirundo dimidiata
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Welcome Swallow?
The scientific name of Welcome Swallow is Hirundo neoxena. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.
What is the conservation status of Welcome Swallow?
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Welcome Swallow live?
Welcome Swallow is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Welcome Swallow belong to?
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is Welcome Swallow endangered?
No, Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Welcome Swallow belong to?
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Welcome Swallow?
The closest relatives of Welcome Swallow in the genus Hirundo include Angola Swallow, Barn Swallow, Black-and-rufous Swallow, Ethiopian Swallow, Hill Swallow.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hirundo — 15 Species

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Angola Swallow
Hirundo angolensis
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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
LC 🐾
Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
LC 🐾
Ethiopian Swallow
Hirundo aethiopica
LC 🐾
Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
NE 🐾
Montane Blue Swallow
Hirundo atrocaerulea
VU 🐾
Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
LC 🐾
Pearl-breasted Swallow
Hirundo dimidiata
LC 🐾
Pied-winged Swallow
Hirundo leucosoma
LC 🐾
Red-chested Swallow
Hirundo lucida
LC
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Welcome Swallow
Hirundo neoxena
LC
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White-tailed Swallow
Hirundo megaensis
VU 🐾
White-throated Blue Swallow
Hirundo nigrita
LC 🐾
White-throated Swallow
Hirundo albigularis
LC 🐾
Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
LC
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