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American Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

Photo by Jacob Gorneau
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Field Notes

Description:

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota, the American Cliff Swallow, is distinguished by the more well-known Hirundo rustica, the Barn Swallow, by a short, square tail, and also the presence of white on the forehead.

Habitat:

These swallows were nesting alongside barn swallows in similar nests, which appeared to be made out of mud. They appeared at a quick glance like old bee or wasp nests.

Notes:

Lifer!

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PublishedJuly 2, 2013

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