About the Bank Swallow
The sand martin, also known as the collared sand martin or common sand martin, and in the Americas as the bank swallow, is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole Holarctic area, from Europe, across Asia to the Pacific Ocean, and throughout North America. It winters in eastern and southern Africa, southern Asia, and South America.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Riparia riparia |
| Species Codes | banswa, BANS, SAMA, BASW, CSMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bank Swallow belong to?
The Bank Swallow (Riparia riparia) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Bank Swallow?
The sand martin, also known as the collared sand martin or common sand martin, and in the Americas as the bank swallow, is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole Holarctic area, from Europe, across Asia to the Pac...
Where can I report a Bank Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Bank Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code banswa, or on iNaturalist.
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