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1 sie 2018 · Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) By John Velasquez. You have to love this long distance flyer. I chose to highlight the Barn Swallow for the month of August not only because of its striking cobalt blue color and rusty colored neck, but its long projecting primaries and the forked tail.
Barn Swallow Farm, Indianapolis, Indiana. 1,750 likes · 1,317 were here. Family Farm
The most widespread and abundant swallow in the world, recognizable by its long, deeply forked tail and dark blue upperparts. Different subspecies groups vary in size, throat and underpart color, and length of tail streamers.
21 maj 2023 · Barn Swallow (Alan Schmierer Photo) Identification. Barn Swallows have a navy blue back and head with grayish blue tail and wings. They have Reddish orange faces, lighter orange undersides, and light orange undertails. They have longer feathers on the outside of their tails giving them a forked appearance. Range.
Barn Swallow. At a Glance. One of our most familiar birds in rural areas and semi-open country, this swallow is often seen skimming low over fields with a flowing, graceful flight.
The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world, occurring on all continents, with vagrants reported even in Antarctica. [2][3] It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts and a long, deeply forked tail.
A fairly large, colorful swallow. Usually easy to identify with its long, forked tail and dark rump. Iridescent navy-blue above with a rich orange throat and forehead. Underparts vary across range, from bright buffy-orange to whitish. Occurs in any open habitat, especially large fields and wetlands.
