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 8 species which occur in Papua New Guinea.
- Bank Swallow Riparia riparia
- Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
- Pacific Swallow Hirundo tahitica
- Welcome Swallow Hirundo neoxena
- Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica
- Striated Swallow Cecropis striolata
- Tree Martin Petrochelidon nigricans
- Fairy Martin Petrochelidon ariel
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Papua New Guinea
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