Swallows & Martins of Ecuador
19 swallows and martins recorded in Ecuador 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.
19 swallows and martins have been recorded in Ecuador 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 Ecuador 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
Chestnut-collared SwallowPetrochelidon rufocollaris
Galapagos MartinProgne modesta
Grey-breasted MartinProgne chalybea
Purple MartinProgne subis
Sand MartinRiparia riparia
Southern MartinProgne elegans
Southern Rough-winged SwallowStelgidopteryx ruficollis
White-banded SwallowAtticora fasciata
White-rumped SwallowTachycineta leucorrhoa
White-thighed SwallowAtticora tibialis
White-winged SwallowTachycineta albiventer
The full list — 19 swallows and martins of Ecuador in our library
- American Cliff Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Black-collared Swallow
- Blue-and-white Swallow
- Brown-bellied Swallow
- Brown-chested Martin
- Chestnut-collared Swallow
- Galapagos Martin
- Grey-breasted Martin
- Pale-footed Swallow
- Purple Martin
- Sand Martin
- Southern Martin
- Southern Rough-winged Swallow
- Tumbes Swallow
- White-banded Swallow
- White-rumped Swallow
- White-thighed Swallow
- White-winged Swallow
Keep exploring
- Birds of Ecuador
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Ecuador (202 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Ecuador (177 species)
- Hummingbirds of Ecuador (130 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Ecuador (105 species)
- Antbirds of Ecuador (94 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Ecuador (50 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Ecuador (46 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Ecuador (38 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Ecuador (37 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Ecuador (35 species)
- New World Warblers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Woodpeckers of Ecuador (34 species)
- Owls of Ecuador (29 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Ecuador (29 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Ecuador (28 species)
- Cotingas of Ecuador (27 species)
- New World Sparrows of Ecuador (26 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Ecuador (25 species)
- Wrens of Ecuador (25 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Ecuador (22 species)
- Thrushes of Ecuador (22 species)
- True Finches of Ecuador (20 species)
- Cardinals & Grosbeaks of Ecuador (19 species)
- Falcons of Ecuador (19 species)
- Vireos of Ecuador (19 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 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 Ecuador?
19 swallows and martins that we profile appear on Ecuador'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 Ecuador'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 Ecuador 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.