Barn Swalow

Erythrogaster breeds in north america.

Barn swalow. Look for the long deeply forked tail that streams out behind this agile flyer and sets it apart from all other north american swallows. One of our most familiar birds in rural areas and semi open country this swallow is often seen skimming low over fields with a flowing graceful flight. Glistening cobalt blue above and tawny below barn swallows dart gracefully over fields barnyards and open water in search of flying insect prey.

Barn swallows often cruise low flying just a few inches above the ground or water. Zookeepers feed them a variety of insects including crickets mealworms moths flies and pelleted insectivore diet. Glistening cobalt blue above and tawny below barn swallows dart gracefully over fields barnyards and open water in search of flying insect prey.

In northern europe it is the only common species called a swallow rather than a martin. The barn swallow hirundo rustica is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. Barn swallows like all swallow species are somewhat difficult to care for in zoos because they capture their food in the air.

Barn swallow this most widely distributed and abundant swallow in the world is familiar to birders and nonbirders. Look for the long deeply forked tail that streams out behind this agile flyer and sets it apart from all other north american swallows. Barn swallows often cruise low flying just a few inches above the ground or water.

In anglophone europe it is just called the swallow. Indeed it is now rare to find a barn swallow nest in a site that is not manmade.

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