Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

The cliff swallow or American cliff swallow is a member of the passerine bird family Hirundinidae, the swallows and martins. The generic name Petrochelidon is derived from the Ancient Greek petros meaning "stone" and khelidon (χελιδών) "swallow", and the specific name pyrrhonota comes from purrhos meaning "flame-coloured" and -notos "-backed".

Scientific name

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Family

Swallows

IUCN status

LC