The Golden Swallow has bronzy to golden iridescence on its upperparts. This entry focuses on the Hispaniolan subspecies, which has been studied in the field and during breeding.
Adults have bronzy-green to coppery upperparts that can appear golden. The Hispaniolan subspecies sclateri is described as less golden than the Jamaican nominate subspecies.
The Hispaniolan subspecies sclateri catches insects in flight by day and nests in existing cavities.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.