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Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Description:

A graceful swallow of North America, the Tree Swallow, Tachycineta bicolor, has the characteristic forked swallow tail. Tachycineta bicolor is characterized by a blue "hood" and back, with the ends of the wings becoming grayish. The breast is white. Though a strong flier, the Tree Swallow prefers to soar low to the ground and sing its bubbly symphony.

Habitat:

Flying around the front yard.

Notes:

Lifer!

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Backyard birds of Northeastern USA
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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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