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Barn Swallow; Golondrina Común

Hirundo rustica

Description:

2 Barn Swallows seen at the bottom of a mixed flock, the other birds visible being Swifts. The Barn Swallows are recognised by their fanned tails with long streamers either side. In the top right corner the Swift with the slightly shorter but deeper and paler wings is probably a Pallid. On average, the common Swift is larger than the others.

Habitat:

Flying over coastal marshes in the morning.

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Comunitat Valenciana, Spain

Spotted on May 22, 2012
Submitted on Aug 22, 2012

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