About the Pied-winged Swallow
The pied-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It has distinctive steel-blue upperparts with white wing patches. It is native to parts of West Africa.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Hirundo leucosoma |
| Species Codes | piwswa1, PWSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pied-winged Swallow belong to?
The Pied-winged Swallow (Hirundo leucosoma) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Pied-winged Swallow?
The pied-winged swallow is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It has distinctive steel-blue upperparts with white wing patches. It is native to parts of West Africa....
Where can I report a Pied-winged Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Pied-winged Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code piwswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Passeriformes
Order
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