Swallows and Martins
Order: Passeriformes. Family: Hirundinidae
The Hirundinidae family is a group of passerines characterized by their adaptation to aerial feeding. Their adaptations include a slender streamlined body, long pointed wings and short bills with wide gape. The feet are designed for perching rather than walking, and the front toes are partially joined at the base.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Caribbean Martin | Progne dominicensis | Tobago only |
| Gray-breasted Martin | Progne chalybea | |
| Tree Swallow | Tachycineta bicolor | Trinidad only |
| White-winged Swallow | Tachycineta albiventer | Trinidad only |
| Blue-and-white Swallow | Pygochelidon cyanoleuca | Trinidad only |
| Southern Rough-winged Swallow | Stelgidopteryx ruficollis | |
| Bank Swallow | Riparia riparia | |
| Cliff Swallow | Petrochelidon pyrrhonota | Trinidad only; Rare/Accidental |
| Barn Swallow | Hirundo rustica |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Trinidad And Tobago
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