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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Photo by HemaShah
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Field Notes

Description:

Hoping it was a violet green backed swallow,looks like a cliff swallow to me.

Species ID Suggestions

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

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Comments (1)
AshleyT
The long, forked tail feathers are the give away for barn swallow. Also, note how the forehead and throat are the same color. In cliff swallows, they have a brown throat and white forehead.
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PublishedSeptember 13, 2015

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