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Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Photo by Christine Y.
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Gorgeous bird with iridescent blue upperparts, white underparts, and a very slightly forked tail.

Habitat:

Spotted in a meadow - it took off as soon as it saw me.

Reference Links:

Tree swallow - Wikipedia

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2018 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJanuary 26, 2018

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