The cave swallow (Petrochelidon fulva) is a medium-sized, squarish-tailed swallow belonging to the same genus as the more familiar and widespread cliff swallow of North America. The cave swallow, also native to the Americas, nests and roosts primarily in caves and sinkholes.
From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cave 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
- Alopochelidon fucata
- Petrochelidon spilodera
- Petrochelidon preussi
- Petrochelidon pyrrhonota
- Petrochelidon fluvicola
- Petrochelidon ariel
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Genus
- Petrochelidon
- Species
- Petrochelidon fulva
Found one? Take a photo and B.inomen will suggest what it is, free.
Check your photo