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Wire-tailed Swallow
Hirundo smithii
18.3663, 73.7559
Field Notes
Description:
This species gets its name from the very long filamentous outermost tail feathers, which trail behind like two wires.Wire-tailed Swallows are fast flyers and they generally feed on insects, especially flies, while airborne.
Habitat:
This bird is found in open country near water and human habitation.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 4, 2012
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