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European Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis rufula
European Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis rufula) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Europe & Northern Asia.
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The European Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis rufula) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in Europe & Northern Asia.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Cecropis
- Species rufula
Where it lives
Southern Europe and northern Africa east to Iran, Pakistan and northwestern India
Quick facts
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
Biology & behaviour
The European Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis rufula) is a species of bird in the Hirundinidae family, part of the order Passeriformes. Its range spans Europe & Northern Asia. Its distribution covers PAL s Europe and n Africa e to Iran, Pakistan and nw India.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the European Red-rumped Swallow live?
The European Red-rumped Swallow is found across Europe & Northern Asia with a range covering PAL s Europe and n Africa e to Iran, Pakistan and nw India.
What family does the European Red-rumped Swallow belong to?
The European Red-rumped Swallow (Cecropis rufula) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
Conservation
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