About the Tree Martin
The tree martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds. It breeds in Australia, mostly south of latitude 20°S, and on Timor island. It is migratory, wintering through most of Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia east of the Wallace Line, and the Solomon Islands. It is a vagrant to New Zealand, where it has bred, and New Caledonia. This species is frequently placed in the genus Hirundo as Hirundo nigricans.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Petrochelidon nigricans |
| Species Codes | tremar2, TRMA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Tree Martin belong to?
The Tree Martin (Petrochelidon nigricans) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the Tree Martin?
The tree martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds. It breeds in Australia, mostly south of latitude 20°S, and on Timor island. It is migratory, wintering through most of Australia, New Guinea, Indonesia east of the Wallace Line, and the Solomon Islands. It is a vagrant to New Zeal...
Where can I report a Tree Martin sighting?
You can log sightings of Tree Martin on eBird (ebird.org) using species code tremar2, or on iNaturalist.
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