Swallows & Martins of Colombia
21 swallows and martins recorded in Colombia 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.
21 swallows and martins have been recorded in Colombia 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 Colombia to know first
American Cliff SwallowPetrochelidon pyrrhonota
Barn SwallowHirundo rustica
Black-collared SwallowPygochelidon melanoleuca
Blue-and-white SwallowPygochelidon cyanoleuca
Brown-bellied SwallowOrochelidon murina
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
Southern MartinProgne elegans
Southern Rough-winged SwallowStelgidopteryx ruficollis
Tawny-headed SwallowAlopochelidon fucata
Tree SwallowTachycineta bicolor
White-banded SwallowAtticora fasciata
White-rumped SwallowTachycineta leucorrhoa
The full list — 21 swallows and martins of Colombia in our library
- American Cliff Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Black-collared Swallow
- Blue-and-white Swallow
- Brown-bellied Swallow
- Brown-chested Martin
- Cave Swallow
- Grey-breasted Martin
- Mangrove Swallow
- Northern Rough-winged Swallow
- Pale-footed Swallow
- Purple Martin
- Sand Martin
- Southern Martin
- Southern Rough-winged Swallow
- Tawny-headed Swallow
- Tree Swallow
- White-banded Swallow
- White-rumped Swallow
- White-thighed Swallow
- White-winged Swallow
Keep exploring
- Birds of Colombia
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Colombia (208 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Colombia (179 species)
- Hummingbirds of Colombia (165 species)
- Antbirds of Colombia (117 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Colombia (116 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Colombia (64 species)
- New World Warblers of Colombia (56 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Colombia (51 species)
- Woodpeckers of Colombia (44 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Colombia (42 species)
- New World Sparrows of Colombia (40 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Colombia (39 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Colombia (35 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Colombia (35 species)
- Wrens of Colombia (35 species)
- Cotingas of Colombia (33 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Colombia (32 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Colombia (29 species)
- Thrushes of Colombia (29 species)
- Owls of Colombia (28 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Colombia (27 species)
- True Finches of Colombia (25 species)
- Vireos of Colombia (25 species)
- Manakins of Colombia (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Colombia (23 species)
- Nightjars of Colombia (22 species)
- Toucans of Colombia (22 species)
- Cuckoos of Colombia (20 species)
- Falcons of Colombia (18 species)
Swallows & Martins in other regions
- 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 Colombia?
21 swallows and martins that we profile appear on Colombia'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 Colombia'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 Colombia 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.