Swallows & Martins of Peru
20 swallows and martins recorded in Peru 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.
20 swallows and martins have been recorded in Peru 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 Peru to know first
American Cliff SwallowPetrochelidon pyrrhonota
Andean SwallowOrochelidon andecola
Barn SwallowHirundo rustica
Blue-and-white SwallowPygochelidon cyanoleuca
Brown-bellied SwallowOrochelidon murina
Brown-chested MartinProgne tapera
Chestnut-collared SwallowPetrochelidon rufocollaris
Chilean SwallowTachycineta leucopyga
Grey-breasted MartinProgne chalybea
Peruvian MartinProgne murphyi
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 — 20 swallows and martins of Peru in our library
- American Cliff Swallow
- Andean Swallow
- Barn Swallow
- Blue-and-white Swallow
- Brown-bellied Swallow
- Brown-chested Martin
- Chestnut-collared Swallow
- Chilean Swallow
- Grey-breasted Martin
- Pale-footed Swallow
- Peruvian Martin
- 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 Peru
- Tyrant Flycatchers of Peru (248 species)
- Tanagers & Allies of Peru (188 species)
- Ovenbirds & Woodcreepers of Peru (152 species)
- Hummingbirds of Peru (127 species)
- Antbirds of Peru (117 species)
- Parrots, Cockatoos & Allies of Peru (58 species)
- Hawks, Eagles & Kites of Peru (47 species)
- Woodpeckers of Peru (38 species)
- New World Blackbirds & Orioles of Peru (35 species)
- Sandpipers & Allies of Peru (33 species)
- Owls of Peru (31 species)
- Pigeons & Doves of Peru (31 species)
- Cotingas of Peru (30 species)
- Gulls, Terns & Skimmers of Peru (29 species)
- New World Sparrows of Peru (29 species)
- Rails, Crakes & Coots of Peru (29 species)
- New World Warblers of Peru (28 species)
- Ducks, Geese & Swans of Peru (26 species)
- Wrens of Peru (26 species)
- Manakins of Peru (24 species)
- Thrushes of Peru (24 species)
- Herons, Egrets & Bitterns of Peru (21 species)
- Nightjars of Peru (21 species)
- True Finches of Peru (20 species)
- Petrels & Shearwaters of Peru (19 species)
- Toucans of Peru (19 species)
- Cuckoos of Peru (18 species)
Swallows & Martins in other regions
- Swallows & Martins of Colombia (21 species)
- Swallows & Martins of Kenya (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 Peru?
20 swallows and martins that we profile appear on Peru'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 Peru'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 Peru 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.