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Barn Swallow
| Color: |
Blue, Orange |
| Size: |
6.75" |
| Season: |
Summer |
| Description: |
Glossy blue and black above with orange below and a long, black, forked tail. Males and females are similar, though males have longer tails and bolder coloration. |
| Voice: |
Series of twittery notes, often interrupted with rattling.
Click here to listen |
| Habitat: |
A variety of open or semi-open habitats including fields, agricultural land and residential areas. This bird often can be seen in habitats near water. |
| Interesting Fact: |
Barn Swallows build their nests out of mud and often nest in loose aggregations. They often nest in protected areas in culverts, buildings and under bridges. |
| Scientific name: |
Hirundo rustica |
| Order: |
Passeriformes |
| Family: |
Hirundinidae |
Adult Larry Jernigan |
Adult at the nest Robert Herron |
Fledglings Gene and Tina Blackwell |
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