About the Cave Swallow
The cave swallow is a medium-sized, squarish-tailed swallow belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread cliff swallow of North America. The cave swallow, also native to the Americas, nests and roosts primarily in caves and sinkholes.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Petrochelidon fulva |
| Species Codes | cavswa, CASW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cave Swallow belong to?
The Cave Swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Cave Swallow?
The cave swallow is a medium-sized, squarish-tailed swallow belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread cliff swallow of North America. The cave swallow, also native to the Americas, nests and roosts primarily in caves and sinkholes....
Where can I report a Cave Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Cave Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code cavswa, or on iNaturalist.
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