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23 maj 2017 · 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.
Swifts, swallows, house martins and sand martins are all summer visitors to the UK. While the swift spends most of its time soaring high in the sky, the swallow or 'barn swallow' might be seen perching on a wire, or roosting in a reedbed. Here are our top tips to work out what you might have spotted!
17 maj 2024 · From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 types of the swallow bird family during summer.
17 sty 2024 · Barn swallows are found in open areas near structures like barns, stables, bridges, etc. where they can nest. They prefer farms, rural areas, and open fields near water. Tree swallows are found in more forested areas near water, fields, and marshes.
Cliff Swallow. Colorful, like Barn Swallow, but with a white forehead, square tail and pale rump. Dark throat, pale body; Square tail helps separate from Barn Swallow (caution: young Barn Swallows lack the deeply forked tail of the adults)
The barn swallow has been recorded as hybridising with the cliff swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) and the cave swallow (P. fulva) in North America, and the house martin (Delichon urbicum) in Eurasia, the cross with the latter being one of the most common passerine hybrids.
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.
