Swallows & Martins of Mexico
13 swallows and martins recorded in Mexico on the eBird network and profiled in the Birbs encyclopedia — the full list, with photos, sounds and ID notes, plus what's near you now.
13 swallows and martins have been recorded in Mexico on eBird, the global citizen-science database run by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and carry a full profile in the Birbs encyclopedia. Every bird below is a member of this group — the family Hirundinidae. Start with the well-known species, browse the complete list, then check which are being reported near you right now.
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Swallows & Martins of Mexico to know first
American Cliff SwallowPetrochelidon pyrrhonota
Barn SwallowHirundo rustica
Black-capped SwallowAtticora pileata
Brown-chested MartinProgne tapera
Cave SwallowPetrochelidon fulva
Grey-breasted MartinProgne chalybea
Mangrove SwallowTachycineta albilinea
Northern Rough-winged SwallowStelgidopteryx serripennis
Purple MartinProgne subis
Sand MartinRiparia riparia
Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor
Violet-green SwallowTachycineta thalassina
The full list — 13 swallows and martins of Mexico in our library
- American Cliff Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Black-capped Swallow
- Brown-chested Martin
- Cave Swallow
- Grey-breasted Martin
- Mangrove Swallow
- Northern Rough-winged Swallow
- Purple Martin
- Sand Martin
- Sinaloa Martin
- Tree Swallow
- Violet-green Swallow
Keep exploring
- Birds of Mexico
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Mexico (65 species)
- New World Sparrows of Mexico (62 species)
- New World Warblers of Mexico (62 species)
- Hummingbirds of Mexico (59 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Mexico (48 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Mexico (41 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Mexico (40 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Mexico (39 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Mexico (38 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Mexico (37 species)
- Wrens of Mexico (37 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Mexico (30 species)
- Owls of Mexico (30 species)
- Woodpeckers of Mexico (28 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Mexico (27 species)
- Vireos of Mexico (27 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Mexico (26 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Mexico (26 species)
- Crows, Jays & Magpies of Mexico (25 species)
- Thrushes of Mexico (25 species)
- True Finches of Mexico (20 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Mexico (19 species)
- Mockingbirds & Thrashers of Mexico (18 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Mexico (18 species)
Swallows & Martins in other regions
- Swallows & Martins of Colombia (21 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Kenya (20 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Peru (20 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Tanzania (20 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Ecuador (19 species)
- Swallows & Martins of South Africa (19 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Brazil (18 species)
Species and counts come from the eBird network; "recorded" means reported by birders to eBird. Family grouping follows the IOC World Bird List. Tap any bird for its full profile.
Frequently asked questions
How many swallows and martins are found in Mexico?
13 swallows and martins that we profile appear on Mexico's eBird-reported checklist. The full A–Z list is on this page; the real total can shift as eBird records are added.
Are all of these swallows and martins really found there?
Yes — each one is on Mexico's eBird checklist (reported by birders to the Cornell Lab's eBird), and each of these swallows and martins belongs to the family group named on this page. We don't rank them by abundance, because that varies by season and locale.
Where can I see swallows and martins in Mexico right now?
Use Birds Near You for live, location-based reports, or turn on rare-bird alerts to hear when a notable one shows up close to you.