About the Welcome Swallow
The Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Welcome Swallow is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss due to urbanization
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Australia and New Zealand
Continent: Australia
Country: Australia
Region: Various
Distribution Overview
Commonly found in urban areas, farmland and open woodland
Quick Facts
- Size
- 14 - 16 cm
- Weight
- 10 - 20 g
- Lifespan
- Up to 5 years years
- Diet
- Insects
Habitat
Urban areasFarmlandOpen woodland
Behavior
- Known for their agile flight and darting movements
- Feeds on flying insects caught mid-air
- Nests are constructed with mud and plant material