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Bank Swallows

Riparia riparia

Photo by CynthiaMHori
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Description:

The Bank Swallow nests in colonies in streamside banks across much of North America. It can also be found across most of Europe and Asia.Small slender songbird. White underneath and brown on top. Dark band across chest, extending down middle of chest. Small bill. Long wing

Habitat:

These guys drove me crazy trying to capture them. They are fast . Living in a bank along the Jordan River

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