About the White-winged Swallow
The white-winged swallow is a resident breeding swallow in tropical South America found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, and Argentina. It is not found west of the Andes. This swallow is largely non-migratory.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Swallows (Hirundinidae) |
| Species | Tachycineta albiventer |
| Species Codes | whwswa1, WWSW |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-winged Swallow belong to?
The White-winged Swallow (Tachycineta albiventer) belongs to the Swallows family (Hirundinidae), in the order Passeriformes.
How can I identify the White-winged Swallow?
The white-winged swallow is a resident breeding swallow in tropical South America found in Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela, Trinidad, and Argentina. It is not found west of the Andes. This swallow is largely non-migratory....
Where can I report a White-winged Swallow sighting?
You can log sightings of White-winged Swallow on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whwswa1, or on iNaturalist.
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