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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

Description:

A lovely swallow characterized by a forked tail, blue back, and rust-colored face, Hirundo rustica, the Barn Swallow is a lovely sight to see!

Habitat:

Flying over fields about 800m from a barn.

Notes:

Lifer!

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2 Comments

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 10 years ago

Hey Claire! I really loved the tail feathers too! Thank you so much!

ceherzog
ceherzog 10 years ago

Love those long tail feathers...hey J!

Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

Greenville, New York, USA

Spotted on May 14, 2013
Submitted on May 24, 2013

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