About the Forest Swallow
The forest swallow is a little-known species of swallow in the family Hirundinidae, found in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Atronanus fuliginosus |
| Species Codes | forswa2, FOSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Forest Swallow belong to?
The Forest Swallow (Atronanus fuliginosus) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Forest Swallow?
The forest swallow is a little-known species of swallow in the family Hirundinidae, found in Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Nigeria....
Where can I report a Forest Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Forest Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code forswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
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