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White-tailed Swallow

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 (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Passeriformes (นกเกาะคอน)
Family
Hirundinidae
Genus
Hirundo
Species
Hirundo megaensis (White-tailed Swallow)

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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นกนางแอ่นบ้าน
Hirundo rustica
Least Concern
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นกนางแอ่นแปซิฟิค
Hirundo tahitica
Least Concern
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นกนางแอ่นหางลวด
Hirundo smithii
Least Concern
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Pearl-breasted Swallow
Hirundo dimidiata
Least Concern
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Pied-winged Swallow
Hirundo leucosoma
Least Concern
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Red-chested Swallow
Hirundo lucida
Least Concern
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Black-and-rufous Swallow
Hirundo nigrorufa
Least Concern
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Welcome Swallow
Hirundo neoxena
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-tailed Swallow?
The scientific name of White-tailed Swallow is Hirundo megaensis. It belongs to the genus Hirundo.
What is the conservation status of White-tailed Swallow?
White-tailed Swallow (Hirundo megaensis) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does White-tailed Swallow live?
White-tailed Swallow 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 White-tailed Swallow belong to?
White-tailed Swallow (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the genus Hirundo, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is White-tailed Swallow endangered?
Yes, White-tailed Swallow (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 White-tailed Swallow belong to?
White-tailed Swallow (Hirundo megaensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of White-tailed Swallow?
The closest relatives of White-tailed Swallow in the genus Hirundo include นกนางแอ่นบ้าน, นกนางแอ่นแปซิฟิค, นกนางแอ่นหางลวด, Pearl-breasted Swallow, Pied-winged Swallow.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Hirundo — 15 Species

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