Genus
Petrochelidon
9 species
The list of species of Petrochelidon genus
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The list of species of Petrochelidon genus
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The cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva ) is a medium-sized, squarish-tailed swallow belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread cliff swallow of North America. The cave swallow, also native to the Americas, nests and roosts...
The South African cliff swallow (Petrochelidon spilodera ), also known as the South African swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae native to central−western and southern Africa.It is found in Botswana, Republic of the Congo,...
The cliff swallow or American cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota ) is a member of the passerine bird family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. The generic name Petrochelidon is derived from Ancient Greek petros meaning "rock" and khelidon...
The fairy martin (Petrochelidon ariel ) is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds which breeds in Australia. It is migratory wintering through most of Australia, with some birds reaching New Guinea and Indonesia. It is increasingly a...
The tree martin (Petrochelidon nigricans ) 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...
The streak-throated swallow or the Indian cliff swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola ) is a species of swallow found as Native (breeder, year-round resident or winter visitor) in South Asia in the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and...
Preuss's cliff swallow (Petrochelidon preussi ), also known as Preuss's swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae.
The Red Sea cliff swallow (Petrochelidon perdita ), also known as the Red Sea swallow, is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae.
The chestnut-collared swallow (Petrochelidon rufocollaris ) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is found in Ecuador and Peru. Its natural habitats are pastureland and heavily degraded former forest.
