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Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Photo by Liam
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Field Notes

Description:

A common migrant and, recently, breeder here in the area. Tree Swallows are agile and quick, built for hunting insects on the wing. Males are bright blue above and pale below. Females can resemble males, or can be more of a drab green-gray.

Habitat:

Wetlands

Reference Links:

Tree Swallow - BirdForum Opus

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Comments (1)
Mona Pirih
Green background very nice !!! Well done !! I like a lots.

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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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