Pacific Swallow
Hirundo javanica
NENot Evaluated
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The Pacific swallow (Hirundo javanica) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It breeds in tropical southern Asia and the islands of the south Pacific. 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
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Pacific 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.