Scientific Name: Hirundo tahitica
Malay Name: Layang-layang Biasa
Chinese Name: 洋斑燕
Range:
Breeding Range: (OR, AU) se Asia to New Guinea and Society Islands
Taxonomy:
Polytypic. Subspecies are: javanica, namiyei, frontalis, albescens, ambiens, subfusca, tahitica
Local Subspecies: javanica
Size: 13-14 cm
Similar looking species: Barn Swallow
Local Status: Common resident
Photos:
Pacific Swallow at Pasir Ris Park. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Pacific Swallow. Photo Credit: Francis Yap
Pacific Swallow at Yishun Dam. Photo credit: Francis Yap
Pacific Swallow at Chek Jawa. 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
