About the Montane Blue Swallow
The blue swallow is a small bird within the swallow family which is in the order Passeriformes. Swallows are somewhat similar in habits and appearance to other aerial insectivores, such as the martins and the swifts. It breeds in the Afromontane, wintering north of Lake Victoria.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo atrocaerulea |
| Species Codes | bluswa1, MBSW, BLSW |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Montane Blue Swallow belong to?
The Montane Blue Swallow (Hirundo atrocaerulea) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Montane Blue Swallow?
The Montane Blue Swallow is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Montane Blue Swallow?
The blue swallow is a small bird within the swallow family which is in the order Passeriformes. Swallows are somewhat similar in habits and appearance to other aerial insectivores, such as the martins and the swifts. It breeds in the Afromontane, wintering north of Lake Victoria....
Where can I report a Montane Blue Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Montane Blue Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bluswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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