Fairy Martin

Petrochelidon ariel

The fairy martin is a member of the swallow family of passerine birds which breeds in Australia. It is migratory wintering through most of Australia, with some birds reaching New Guinea and Indonesia. It is increasingly a wanderer to New Zealand, where it may have bred. This species is frequently placed in the genus Hirundo as Hirundo ariel.

Scientific name

Petrochelidon ariel

Family

Swallows

IUCN status

LC