Photo: John Gould, HC Richter / Public domain (Wikimedia Commons)
Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
Hill Swallow (Hirundo domicola) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of South & Southeast Asia.
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The Hill Swallow (Hirundo domicola) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in South & Southeast Asia. Adults weigh 17.8 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Hirundo
- Species domicola
Quick facts
- Weight
- 17.8 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Hill Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of coastal habitats, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Hill Swallow is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
The Hill Swallow (Hirundo domicola) belongs to the Hirundinidae family of the order Passeriformes. It occurs naturally across South & Southeast Asia. Its distribution covers OR s India and Sri Lanka.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 17.8 g, with a wing length of about 10.3 cm and a tail of around 4.8 cm.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Hill Swallow?
The Hill Swallow is a small bird that weighs around 17.8 g.
Where does the Hill Swallow live?
The Hill Swallow is found across South & Southeast Asia with a range covering OR s India and Sri Lanka, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the Hill Swallow belong to?
The Hill Swallow (Hirundo domicola) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the Hill Swallow eat?
The Hill Swallow is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the Hill Swallow migrate?
The Hill Swallow is partially migratory: some populations move with the seasons while others stay resident year-round.
What sound does the Hill Swallow make?
1 real field recording of the Hill Swallow — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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