Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica



The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. A distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings, it is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In Northern Europe it is the only common species called a “swallow” rather than a “martin”.

Factsheet: Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica 

 

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