192,937 observationsLeast Concern
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Hirundinidae ›Genus: Hirundo
About
The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In Anglophone Europe it is just called the swallow; in Northern Europe it is the only common species called a "swallow" rather than a "martin".
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Barn Swallow is Hirundo rustica.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the class Aves.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the family Hirundinidae.
- Barn Swallow belongs to the genus Hirundo.