Black Saw-wing

Swallows, Martins 👁 395 views Updated 2026-11-01

Black Saw-wing (<em>Psalidoprocne pristoptera</em>) is a species of Swallows, Martins (<em>Hirundinidae</em>) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Overview

Black Saw-wing (Psalidoprocne pristoptera) is a species of Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae) in the order Perching Birds (Passerines).

Scientific Classification

Genus: Psalidoprocne; binomial: Psalidoprocne pristoptera; authority: (Rüppell, 1840).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Black Saw-wing complex is polyphyletic and likely comprises multiple species that await comprehensive revision (Sheldon et al. 2005; de Silva et al. 2018).

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