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Barn Swallows

Photo by Jinki Afrika
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Description:

These birds always pass by my window making weird but nice sounds. They are swift fliers and it's a challenge taking their photos while in flight. I was lucky enough to spot them perched on a tree by Lake Momella.

Species ID Suggestions

Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica
Graham Traas
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Comments (3)
Jinki Afrika
Thanks, Emma, for the ID. And thanks, Livan, for the clarification. I'll make some revision on this posting.
LivanEscudero
Last three pictures are: Lesser Striped Swallow (Hirundo abyssinica syn. Cecropis abyssinica) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lesser_Striped_Swallow The first 2 groups on the branch do look as (rustica) European or Barn swallows as Emma said.

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PublishedMarch 7, 2012

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