Streak-throated swallow
The streak-throated swallow or the Indian cliff swallow (Petrochelidon fluvicola) is a species of swallow found as Native (breeder, year-round resident or winter visitor) in South Asia in the countries of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Pakistan. It occurs as a Vagrant in the Maldives, Sri Lanka, and the Middle East.[1]
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Passeriformes |
| Family: | Hirundinidae |
| Genus: | Petrochelidon |
| Species: | P. luvicola |
| Binomial name | |
| Petrochelidon luvicola Blyth, 1855 | |
Gallery
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in Hyderabad, India
References
- BirdLife International (2016). "Petrochelidon fluvicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2016: e.T22712458A94334424. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22712458A94334424.en.CS1 maint: uses authors parameter (link)
- BirdLife International (2004). "Hirundo fluvicola". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004. Retrieved 12 May 2006.CS1 maint: ref=harv (link)
- Ranga, M.M., Koli, V.K. & Bhatnagar, C. (2011). Resettlement and nesting of Streak-throated swallow Hirundo fluvicola Blyth, 1855. J. Bom. Nat. Hist. Soc. 108(3): 230–244.
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