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1 cze 1999 · The svelte and speedy little Bank Swallow zips through the air with quick twists and buzzy wingbeats. Look for them in chattering nesting colonies dug into the sides of sandy cliffs or banks, or pick them out of mixed swallow flocks as they catch insects over the water.
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The svelte and speedy little Bank Swallow zips through the...
- Bank Swallow
The svelte and speedy little Bank Swallow zips through the...
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The svelte and speedy little Bank Swallow zips through the air with quick twists and buzzy wingbeats. Look for them in chattering nesting colonies dug into the sides of sandy cliffs or banks, or pick them out of mixed swallow flocks as they catch insects over the water.
The species’ impressive flying skills allows it to capture insects on the wing; its diet mostly includes ants, bees, wasps (hymenoptera) and flies (diptera). In North America, the Bank Swallow population has lost an estimated 89% since the 1970s.
Bank Swallows are the smallest swallow that breeds in North America. They are pale brown above, white below, and are most readily identified by the distinct brown band across the chest. Their flight is more “fluttery” than other swallows, with shallower wingbeats, and they have a notched tail.
The svelte and speedy little Bank Swallow zips through the air with quick twists and buzzy wingbeats. Look for them in chattering nesting colonies dug into the sides of sandy cliffs or banks, or pick them out of mixed swallow flocks as they catch insects over the water.
The smallest of our swallows, the Bank Swallow is usually seen in flocks, flying low over ponds and rivers with quick, fluttery wingbeats. It nests in dense colonies, in holes in dirt or sand banks. Some of these colonies are quite large, and a tall cut bank may be pockmarked with several hundred holes.
Bank Swallows are usually seen in flocks, flying low over ponds and rivers. They usually forage in flight, but in severe weather they may forage on the ground. Their quick, fluttery wing-beats are more shallow and rapid than those of other swallows.
