Barn Swallow
Animalia
Chordata
Aves
Passeriformes
Hirundinidae
Hirundo
Hirundo rustica
A familiar inhabitant of barns and other outbuildings, the Barn Swallow is easily recognized by its long forked tail. It was originally a cave breeder, but now the swallow... More »
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The popular and attractive Barn Swallow, found worldwide, is the most widespread of the swallows. In the western hemisphere, it winters in South America, but migrates northward to breed over most of North America.
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The barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, is found throughout much of the world, and, is resident on all the continents except Australia. It is easily distinguished from other American swallows by it's deeply forked tail and rust colored underparts.
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Length: 6 inches ... The Barn Swallow can be told from all swallows by its deeply forked tail. ... Barn swallow Hirundo rustica...
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Describes the appearance, breeding, and range of the barn swallow. ... The Barn Swallow is readily distinguished from our other swallows by its deeply forked tail and its cinnamon-brown underparts.
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Barn Swallow - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Barn Swallow ( Hirundo rustica ) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.
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The barn swallow is about six inches long and has a dark slate blue head and wings. It has a dark rusty orange throat and forehead and a paler orange chest and underside. It has a deeply forked tail. Males and females are similar, but the female's tail is a little less forked and her underparts are a little paler.
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