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American Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

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Description:

This handsome bird is about 13 cm (5 in) in length. The back and crown are an iridescent blue. Wings and tail are brown with a buffy colored rump. The forehead is white while the remainder of the face is reddish. The underparts are white. The tail is square.

Habitat:

Cliff swallows are widely distributed across a number of different habitats. These were photographed resting on a sand bank next to a small pond.

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American Cliff Swallow

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PublishedMay 21, 2013

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