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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Photo by Stephanie R.
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Field Notes

Description:

The barn swallow is approximately 7 inches in length. It has a blue-black back and wings, a dark brown chin, and tan belly. It has a deeply forked tail

Habitat:

Found along the banks of the Illinois River.

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Comments (2)
Stephanie R.
Thank you sunnyjosef! Up until I photographed this little guy, I never realized how beautiful barn swallows are!

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PublishedApril 11, 2016

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