ENEndangered
Blue Swallow
Hirundo atrocaerulea
Declining
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Grassland· majorWetlands (inland) - Bogs, marshes, swamps, fens· majorCaves and subterranean habitats· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies managementSpecies recoveryFormal educationAwareness & communicationsLegislationLinked enterprises & livelihood alternatives
Other threatened species in HIRUNDINIDAE
Threatened in Congo - Brazzaville
Frequently asked questions
Why is Blue Swallow classified as Endangered?
Blue Swallow is classified as Endangered — facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild — because population numbers are declining steeply and key habitats are under sustained pressure, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Blue Swallow live?
Blue Swallow occurs in Congo - Brazzaville, Congo - Kinshasa, Eswatini, Kenya, Malawi, and Mozambique (plus 5 other countries). Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Blue Swallow?
The main threats to Blue Swallow are 1.1, 11.1, 2.1, and 2.2. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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