Tahiti Swallow
Tahiti Swallow (<em>Hirundo tahitica</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Overview
Tahiti Swallow (Hirundo tahitica) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).
Scientific Classification
Genus: Hirundo; binomial: Hirundo tahitica; authority: Gmelin, JF, 1789.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Pacific Ocean.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Tahiti Swallow Hirundo tahitica and Pacific Swallow H. javanica are split based on differences in morphology (del Hoyo & Collar 2016; HBW/BirdLife). With the asymmetric split of these two species note change of the English name of the monotypic taxon H. tahitica in keeping with its limited distribution.
