4,354 observationsLeast Concern
Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Passeriformes ›Family: Hirundinidae ›Genus: Hirundo
About
The wire-tailed swallow (Hirundo smithii) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It has two subspecies: H. s. smithii, which occurs throughout Africa, and H. s. filifera, which is found in southern and southeastern Asia. It is mainly resident, but populations in Pakistan and northern India migrate further south in winter. The genus name Hirundo is the Latin word for swallow. The species name smithii commemorates Christen Smith, a Norwegian botanist and geologist.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Wire-tailed Swallow is Hirundo smithii.
- The Wire-tailed Swallow has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the class Aves.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the order Passeriformes.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the family Hirundinidae.
- Wire-tailed Swallow belongs to the genus Hirundo.