Hill Swallow (Hirundo domicola)

Hill Swallow, a reference photo — Photo: Dharani Prakash · CC BY-SA 3.0 (licence)

The hill swallow (Hirundo domicola) is a small passerine bird in the swallow family. It breeds in southern India and Sri Lanka. It is resident apart from some local seasonal movements. This bird is associated with coasts, but is increasingly spreading to forested uplands. It was formerly considered to be a subspecies of the Pacific swallow.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Hill Swallow being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hirundo javanica
Hirundo angolensis
Hirundo neoxena

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
Genus: Hirundo
Species: Hirundo domicola

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