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Violet-green swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

Description:

The male has a vivid green cap, back, and partial wings as well as hints of purple on the nape, rump, and upper tail. I was fortunate to catch this one resting before taking off again on its relentless search for flying insects.

Habitat:

Spotted in a wetland at Flaming Geyser State Park.

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7 Comments

KarenSaxton
KarenSaxton 2 years ago

Nice shot. Love them!

Brian38
Brian38 2 years ago

Thanks for the kind words Sukanya, Neil, and Zlatan

Zlatan Celebic
Zlatan Celebic 2 years ago

Same here, never saw one before - glad you shared this, Brian, gorgeous spotting. Great shots, by the way

Neil Ross
Neil Ross 2 years ago

Beautiful spotting, Brian. First time for me also to see this species.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 2 years ago

First time I am seeing one; lucky you to get to see in real. Such a delicate-looking bird. Lovely colour palette used by Mom-Nature.

Brian38
Brian38 2 years ago

Thank you Sukanya. We get to enjoy them here in the PNW in the spring and summer during their breeding season. Even then they aren't very common.

SukanyaDatta
SukanyaDatta 2 years ago

So pretty.

Brian38
Spotted by
Brian38

Auburn, Washington, United States

Spotted on Apr 10, 2021
Submitted on Apr 11, 2021

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