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Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

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Description:

A plain brown bird, the Northern Rough-winged Swallow is fairly common across the United States in summer. The species derives its name from the outer wing feathers, which have small hooks or points on their leading edges. (Cornell)

Reference Links:

Northern Rough-winged Swallow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of…

Species ID Suggestions

Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis

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Liam
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Comments (3)
ChristyHolland
Thanks Livan & Liam for identifying this little guy!!
ChristyHolland
That's a first for me! I've never heard of them, let alone seen one! But it looks very much like the pics...on your link and my phone app... I agree with swallow with that tiny beak... I'll update later...thank you, Livan!
LivanEscudero
I think it is a cold fluffed up Northern Rough-winged Swallow, see what you think: http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern_Rough-winged_Swallow/id Looks like a swallow to me at any rate.

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PublishedMay 25, 2013

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