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North American Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica erythrogaster

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32.3582, -82.3146

Field Notes

Description:

Mom and chicks in a nest that was appropriately built on the outside of a barn.

Habitat:

The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. The preferred habitat of the Barn Swallow is open country with low vegetation, such as pasture, meadows and farmland, preferably with nearby water

Reference Links:

EOL: Hirundo rustica, Barn Swallow

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (4)
marylou.wildlife
Thanks Ava! I haven't been able to get on in a few weeks, and there are so many new cool missions!
Ava T-B
Please consider adding this spotting to the Animal Architecture mission at http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8082378

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