Scientific Name: Hirundo rustica
Malay Name: Layang-layang Hijrah
Chinese Name: 家燕
Range:
Breeding Range: (Worldwide) widespread
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: rustica, transitiva, savignii, gutturalis, tytleri, saturata, erythrogaster, mandschurica
Local Subspecies: (gutturalis, tytleri, saturata?)
Size: 15 cm
Similar looking species: Pacific Swallow, Sand Martin
Local Status: Common migrant
Photos:
Barn Swallow at NSRCC. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Barn Swallow at Jelutong Tower. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Barn Swallow at Punggol Barat. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Barn Swallow at Punggol Barat. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Barn Swallow at Punggol Barat. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
External Links:
Conservation Status: IUCN Red List Page
Photos: Oriental Bird Images
Sound Recordings: xeno-canto Link
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia Link
