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. There are 75 species worldwide and 7 species which occur in Egypt.
- Bank Swallow Riparia riparia; Anc.E.g.: wr(w)'one who hides away (? pointing to its nesting beahviour)'
- Banded Martin Riparia cincta (A)
- Eurasian Crag-Martin Ptyonoprogne rupestris
- Rock Martin Ptyonoprogne fuligula
- Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica: Anc.E.g.: mn.t (meaning uncertain)
- Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica
- Common House-Martin Delichon urbica
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Egypt
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