About the Rufous-chested Swallow
The red-breasted swallow, also known as the rufous-chested swallow, is a member of the family Hirundinidae, found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is confined to the tropical rainforest during the wet season.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Cecropis semirufa |
| Species Codes | rucswa2, RBSW, RCSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-chested Swallow belong to?
The Rufous-chested Swallow (Cecropis semirufa) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-chested Swallow?
The red-breasted swallow, also known as the rufous-chested swallow, is a member of the family Hirundinidae, found in Sub-Saharan Africa. It is confined to the tropical rainforest during the wet season....
Where can I report a Rufous-chested Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-chested Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rucswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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Passeriformes
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