White-banded Swallow

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Atticora fasciata

White-banded Swallow, a reference photo
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0 (licence)

The white-banded swallow (Atticora fasciata) is a species of bird in the family Hirundinidae. It is black with white thighs, a white breast, and has white bars on the edges of its wings. It has a distinct, deeply forked tail.

From Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of White-banded 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.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Passeriformes
Family
Hirundinidae
Species
Atticora fasciata

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