Hill Swallow
Hirundo domicola
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The hill swallow (Hirundo domicola) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It breeds in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is resident apart from some local seasonal movements. This bird is associated with coasts, but is increasingly spreading to forested uplands.
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Range and habitat
Southern India and Sri Lanka.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Hill swallow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
