About the Fairy Martin
The fairy martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds which breeds in Australia. It is migratory wintering through most of Australia, with some birds reaching New Guinea and Indonesia. It is increasingly a wanderer to New Zealand, where it may have bred. This species is frequently placed in the genus Hirundo as Hirundo ariel.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Petrochelidon ariel |
| Species Codes | faimar2, FAMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Fairy Martin belong to?
The Fairy Martin (Petrochelidon ariel) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Fairy Martin?
The fairy martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds which breeds in Australia. It is migratory wintering through most of Australia, with some birds reaching New Guinea and Indonesia. It is increasingly a wanderer to New Zealand, where it may have bred. This species is frequently pl...
Where can I report a Fairy Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Fairy Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code faimar2, or on iNaturalist.
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