About the Greater Striped Swallow
The Greater Striped Swallow (Cecropis cucullata) is a species of bird in the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), within the order Passeriformes. This family contains 92 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code grests1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
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 member of the Swallows family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
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.
Related Species in Swallows 92 species
More Birds in Order Passeriformes
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
92
Species in Family
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