About the Greater Striped Swallow
The greater striped swallow is a large swallow that is native to Africa south of the equator.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis cucullata |
| Species Codes | grests1, GSSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Greater Striped Swallow belong to?
The Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Greater Striped Swallow?
The greater striped swallow is a large swallow that is native to Africa south of the equator....
Where can I report a Greater Striped Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Greater Striped Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grests1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
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