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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Photo by IvanPancic
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Field Notes

Description:

Barn Swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world.It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe,Asia,Africa and Americas.

Habitat:

This Barn Swallow I took the football field.

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Comments (5)
James McNair
Fantastic shot of a fast and difficult to catch bird in flight
Tom15
Perfect timing getting the wings and tail all spread out!

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