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South African Swallow

Petrochelidon spilodera

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Passeriformes (Ötücü kuşlar)
Family
Hirundinidae
Genus
Petrochelidon
Species
Petrochelidon spilodera (South African Swallow)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ナンアサンショクツバメ
Chinese 非洲斑燕
Spanish Golondrina Sudafricana
French Hirondelle sud-africaine
German Klippenschwalbe
Portuguese andorinha-sul-africana
Russian Южноафриканская горная ласточка

Similar Species in Petrochelidon

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Chestnut-collared Swallow
Petrochelidon rufocollaris
Least Concern
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Forest Swallow
Petrochelidon fuliginosa
Not Evaluated
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American Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
Least Concern
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Preuss's Swallow
Petrochelidon preussi
Least Concern
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Red Sea Swallow
Petrochelidon perdita
Data Deficient
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Red-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon rufigula
Least Concern
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Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
Least Concern
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Tree Martin
Petrochelidon nigricans
Least Concern
View all species in Petrochelidon →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of South African Swallow?
The scientific name of South African Swallow is Petrochelidon spilodera. It belongs to the genus Petrochelidon.
What is the conservation status of South African Swallow?
South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does South African Swallow live?
South African Swallow is found in Found in Norway.. Countries include Norway.
What family does South African Swallow belong to?
South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) belongs to the genus Petrochelidon, which is part of the taxonomic family Hirundinidae.
Is South African Swallow endangered?
No, South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does South African Swallow belong to?
South African Swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of South African Swallow?
The closest relatives of South African Swallow in the genus Petrochelidon include Chestnut-collared Swallow, Forest Swallow, American Cliff Swallow, Preuss's Swallow, Red Sea Swallow.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Petrochelidon — 11 Species

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Chestnut-collared Swallow
Petrochelidon rufocollaris
LC 🐾
Forest Swallow
Petrochelidon fuliginosa
NE 🐾
American Cliff Swallow
Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
LC 🐾
Preuss's Swallow
Petrochelidon preussi
LC 🐾
Red Sea Swallow
Petrochelidon perdita
DD 🐾
Red-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon rufigula
LC
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South African Swallow
Petrochelidon spilodera
LC
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Streak-throated Swallow
Petrochelidon fluvicola
LC 🐾
Tree Martin
Petrochelidon nigricans
LC 🐾
Cave Swallow
Petrochelidon fulva
LC 🐾
Fairy Martin
Petrochelidon ariel
LC
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