Barn Swallow
The barn swallow with its distinctive long forked tail makes it one of the easier north american swallows to identify.
Barn swallow. Barn swallows often cruise low flying just a few inches above the ground or water. Barn swallow habits nesting feeding migration. Because of this they must live in large aviary structures with plenty of flying room. Glistening cobalt blue above and tawny below barn swallows dart gracefully over fields barnyards and open water in search of flying insect prey.
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. In northern europe it is the only common species called a swallow rather than a martin. Barn swallow farm is based in northampton pa.
Barn swallow this most widely distributed and abundant swallow in the world is familiar to birders and nonbirders. Zookeepers feed them a variety of insects including crickets mealworms moths flies and pelleted insectivore diet. Although it is becoming increasingly rare to find a barn swallow nest in a site that is not man made natural nesting sites are in sheltered crevices in cliffs or shallow caves. When flying the feathers are swept back and form a single long point behind the bird.
Barn swallows often cruise low flying just a few inches above the ground or water. Glistening cobalt blue above and tawny below barn swallows dart gracefully over fields barnyards and open water in search of flying insect prey. The barn swallow hirundo rustica is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. 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 swallow habitat nesting. Erythrogaster breeds in north america. It seems to have adopted humans as neighbors typically placing its nest in barns or garages or under bridges or wharves. Populations have declined 38 since 1970.
It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts and a long deeply forked tail it is found in europe asia africa and the americas. We make your day truly one of a kind. Barn swallow farm is a rustic and chic venue creating unforgettable and unique weddings and events filled with elegance and breathtaking views. 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.
Nests are more commonly found in open buildings under eaves under bridges or docks barns sheds or similar places.