Swallows and Martins
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae
- Sand Martin, Riparia riparia
- Plain Martin, Riparia paludicola
- Banded Martin, Riparia cincta
- Grey-rumped Swallow, Hirundo griseopyga
- Crag Martin, Hirundo rupestris (A)
- Barn Swallow, Hirundo rustica
- Red-chested Swallow, Hirundo lucida
- Wire-tailed Swallow, Hirundo smithii
- Pied-winged Swallow, Hirundo leucosoma
- Lesser Striped Swallow, Hirundo abyssinica
- Rufous-chested Swallow, Hirundo semirufa
- Mosque Swallow, Hirundo senegalensis
- Red-rumped Swallow, Hirundo daurica
- House Martin, Delichon urbica
- Fanti Sawwing, Psalidoprocne obscura
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