Barn Swallow

Conservation Status:

It is listed as Least Concern, with a very large global population

Population Trends:

Globally, the trend is generally stable, though some regional declines have been noted.

Population Size:

Estimated at over 190 million individuals.

Family:

Hirundinidae family

Location:

In Uganda, the Barn Swallow is a common migrant

Habitat:

Found in open areas, wetlands, farmlands, towns, and near water bodies, where it feeds on flying insects.

Migration Pattern:

This species is a long-distance migrant, breeding in Europe and Asia and wintering across Africa, including Uganda.

Migration Distance:

It travels thousands of kilometers often over 10,000 km each year.
Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow

About this Bird:

A Messenger of Seasons and Distance

The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is one of the world’s most familiar and widely traveled birds, known for its deeply forked tail and graceful flight. A member of the Hirundinidae family, it has long lived alongside people, nesting on buildings and sharing our spaces.

A True Global Traveler

The Barn Swallow connects continents with its journey. Its arrival in Uganda is a reminder that nature knows no borders and that conservation must follow the paths of migration.

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