Genus

Hirundo

15 species in this taxon

Hirundo (Hirundo) is a genus of closely related species sharing distinctive morphological features. Notable species include Angola Swallow, Barn Swallow, Black-and-rufous Swallow, and Ethiopian Swallow. It belongs to Hirundinidae (Hirundinidae).

Species in this Genus

Angola Swallow

Hirundo angolensis

LC

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

Welcome Swallow

Hirundo neoxena

LC

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