About the Streak-throated Swallow
The streak-throated swallow or the Indian cliff swallow is a passerine bird, which includes a large number of other species including many swallows. It is native of South Asia where it is a breeder, year-round resident or winter visitor in the countries of Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It occurs as a vagrant in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Petrochelidon fluvicola |
| Species Codes | sttswa2, STSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Streak-throated Swallow belong to?
The Streak-throated Swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Streak-throated Swallow?
The streak-throated swallow or the Indian cliff swallow is a passerine bird, which includes a large number of other species including many swallows. It is native of South Asia where it is a breeder, year-round resident or winter visitor in the countries of Afghanistan, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It ...
Where can I report a Streak-throated Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of Streak-throated Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sttswa2, or on iNaturalist.
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