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 of which 13 occur in Thailand.
| Common name | Binomial | Status |
|---|---|---|
| White-eyed River Martin | Pseudochelidon sirintarae | Endemic, probably globally extinct |
| Sand Martin | Riparia riparia | Winter visitor |
| Plain Martin | Riparia paludicola | |
| Dusky Crag Martin | Ptyonoprogne concolor | |
| Barn Swallow | Hirundo rustica | Winter visitor |
| Pacific Swallow | Hirundo tahitica | |
| Wire-tailed Swallow | Hirundo smithii | |
| Red-rumped Swallow | Cecropis daurica | Winter visitor, local breeder |
| Striated Swallow | Cecropis striolata | |
| Rufous-bellied Swallow | Cecropis badia | |
| House Martin | Delichon urbica | Rare winter visitor |
| Asian House Martin | Delichon dasypus | Winter visitor |
| Nepal House Martin | Delichon nipalensis | One record |
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Thailand
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