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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Photo by LadyNutmegg
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Field Notes

Description:

found this lil stunner chillin' on one of the boats in the marina as I was walking by.

(I believe it's a Cliff Swallow but its the first time I've been fortunate to be this close and not have them jetting past me. :D)

Habitat:

Marina

Species ID Suggestions

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica
JonathanCoffin
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Comments (2)
JonathanCoffin
Although we do have Cliff Swallows in the area also this is a Barn Swallow as identified by the long forked tail. It is nice to see them when they decide to be still for a moment and stop to rest.

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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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California Coastal Wildlife Watch
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Birds of the World
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Southern California Wildlife
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Los Angeles Wildlife

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PublishedJune 1, 2011

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