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European Red-rumped Swallow

Cecropis rufula

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Hirundinidae ›Genus: Cecropis

About

The European red-rumped swallow (Cecropis rufula) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It breeds in open hilly country of southern Europe and north Africa east to Iran, Pakistan and northwest India. During winter it migrates to Africa and southwest Asia. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the eastern red-rumped swallow (Cecropis daurica).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of European Red-rumped Swallow?
The scientific name of European Red-rumped Swallow is Cecropis rufula.
What kingdom does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the class Aves.
What order does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
What family does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the family Hirundinidae.
What genus does European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
European Red-rumped Swallow belongs to the genus Cecropis.