
The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is 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.
Similar species: Perching Birds
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Uploaded May 5, 2015. Captured Jul 1, 2011 19:09 in Pertenhall Road, Bedford, Bedford MK44 2HR, UK.