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Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

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Jaybird
Jaybird 12 years ago
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology
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Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 12 years ago
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica Barn Swallow


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2 Comments

Stian Waaler
Stian Waaler 12 years ago

They are very similar but the Cliff Swallow have that white spot over the beak.

Jaybird
Jaybird 12 years ago

Cliff Swallow are similar to Barn Swallow but lacks long, forked tail.

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meganhartson
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meganhartson

Michigan, USA

Spotted on May 13, 2011
Submitted on Oct 27, 2011

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