Black-and-rufous Swallow

Hirundo nigrorufa
Family
Order
Passeriformes
Codes
barswa1, BARS

About the Black-and-rufous Swallow

The Black-and-rufous Swallow (Hirundo nigrorufa) is a species of bird in the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 92 recognized species worldwide.

Use the eBird species code barswa1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderPasseriformes
FamilySwallows (Hirundinidae)
SpeciesHirundo nigrorufa
Species Codesbarswa1, BARS

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Black-and-rufous Swallow belong to?

The Black-and-rufous Swallow (Hirundo nigrorufa) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.

How can I identify the Black-and-rufous Swallow?

The Black-and-rufous Swallow is a member of the Swallows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.

Where can I report a Black-and-rufous Swallow sighting?

You can log sightings of Black-and-rufous Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code barswa1, or on iNaturalist.