White-backed Swallow
Cheramoeca leucosterna
LCLeast Concern Endemic to Australia
- Family
- Swallows (Hirundinidae)
- Order
- Passeriformes
Overview
The white-backed swallow (Cheramoeca leucosterna) is a member of the swallow family Hirundinidae and is endemic to Australia. It is the only species placed in the genus Cheramoeca. As with all swallows, it is characterised by adaptation to aerial feeding. It can be identified by its white back, surrounded by black wings and tail.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Australian mainland (except the tropics and the wetter eastern and southern coasts).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: White-backed swallow
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
