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Oceania
Madagascar Swallow
Riparia fulva
About this species
The Madagascar Swallow (Hirundinidae) is widely distributed across Oceania, where it favours grassland environments and plays a key role in its ecosystem.
The Madagascar Swallow is part of the order Passeriformes and the Hirundinidae family. Its preferred habitat is grassland, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Near Threatened, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Oceania.
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Similar species
Other birds in the Hirundinidae family and Passeriformes order.