Welcome Swallow

Bird

The Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is a master of the skies, darting and swooping with incredible agility as it hunts insects on the wing. With its deep blue plumage, rusty-orange throat, and distinctive forked tail, this small but speedy bird is a familiar sight across Australia’s open spaces, farmlands, and coastal areas.

Their graceful flight and cheerful chattering make them a delightful present ce, signaling the changing seasons as they migrate with the weather.

Fast, fearless, and full of energy, the Welcome Swallow is one of Australia’s most charming little travelers.

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SCIENTIFIC NAME:

Hirundo neoxena

FAMILY:

Hirundinidae

NATIONAL CONSERVATION STATUS:

Least Concern

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Fun Fact:

These swallows are expert nest-builders, crafting mud-cup nests in sheltered spots like barns, bridges, and verandas—hence their name, as they often seem to "welcome" themselves into human structures