Pacific Swallow
Pacific Swallow (<em>Hirundo javanica</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Pacific Swallow (Hirundo javanica) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hirundo; binomial: Hirundo javanica; authority: Sparrman, 1789.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region, Australasia and the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Pacific Swallow H. javanica and Tahiti Swallow H. tahitica are split based on differences in morphology (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). With the split of monotypic Tahiti Swallow Hirundo tahitica and polytypic Pacific Swallow, change the scientific name of the latter to Hirundo javanica.
