About the African Red-rumped Swallow
The African red-rumped swallow is small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is found in north tropical areas of Africa south of the Sahara.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis melanocrissus |
| Species Codes | rerswa12, ARRS, RRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
The African Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis melanocrissus) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the African Red-rumped Swallow?
The African red-rumped swallow is small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It is found in north tropical areas of Africa south of the Sahara....
Where can I report a African Red-rumped Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of African Red-rumped Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rerswa12, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
485
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