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Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

Photo by Jellis
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

Similar to Tree swallow except for the green-bronze above and white face that extends above the eye. Head seems flat, wings are long and tail forked and long. Dark lores and tiny bill. Was spotted with Tree Swallows.

Habitat:

Spotted flying over a nearby lake and in oak and pine trees.

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