About the Ethiopian Swallow
The Ethiopian swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. Although it is non-migratory, its range is wide, extending from Benin to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Uganda.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo aethiopica |
| Species Codes | ethswa1, ETSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Ethiopian Swallow belong to?
The Ethiopian Swallow (Hirundo aethiopica) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Ethiopian Swallow?
The Ethiopian swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. Although it is non-migratory, its range is wide, extending from Benin to Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Ghana, Guinea, Israel, Kenya, Mali...
Where can I report a Ethiopian Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Ethiopian Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ethswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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