About the Rufous-bellied Swallow
The rufous-bellied swallow is a species of swallow that breeds on the Malay Peninsula. It has faintly streaked deep rufous underparts, and an unstreaked rump. It is usually raised to species status from its closest relative, the striated swallow.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis badia |
| Species Codes | rubswa1, RBSW, RRSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-bellied Swallow belong to?
The Rufous-bellied Swallow (Cecropis badia) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-bellied Swallow?
The rufous-bellied swallow is a species of swallow that breeds on the Malay Peninsula. It has faintly streaked deep rufous underparts, and an unstreaked rump. It is usually raised to species status from its closest relative, the striated swallow....
Where can I report a Rufous-bellied Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-bellied Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rubswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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