Organisms

Swallows

The family Hirundinidae, comprised of small BIRDS that hunt flying INSECTS while in sustained flight.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The family Hirundinidae, comprised of small BIRDS that hunt flying INSECTS while in sustained flight.

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Classification

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Hirundinidae
  • Barn Swallow
  • Barn Swallows
  • Swallow, Barn
  • Swallows, Barn

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Aspects Covered

17 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings abnormalities, anatomy & histology, blood, cerebrospinal fluid, classification, embryology, genetics, growth & development, immunology, injuries, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, physiology, surgery, urine, virology.

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History Note

2005; use SONGBIRDS 1999-2004

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Previous Indexing

  • Birds (1965-1998)
  • Songbirds (1999-2004)

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Tree Number

  1. B01w.050w.150w.900w.248w.620w.750w.725w

AMA Style

References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Swallows. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D046388. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D046388
  2. Swallows. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallow
  3. Swallows. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q39861