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Barn Swallow Mud Hopping Barn Swallow,Hirundo rustica Click/tap to enlarge

Barn Swallow

Mud Hopping

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
    Lion
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    hi Malcolm, swallow is not specific enough for species creation, since it concerns multiple species. We have to be a bit more specific which species of swallow this is. Posted 9 years ago
    1. View Malcolm Budden's profile
      Malcolm Budden
      Eagle Owl
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      Thanks for your observations. I have amended. Posted 9 years ago
      1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
        Ferdy Christant
        Lion
        View Lion class
        Thank you, and looks like a correct identification. Posted 9 years ago

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The Barn Swallow

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.

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Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by WildFlower
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By Malcolm Budden

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Uploaded Jul 16, 2016. Captured May 8, 2011 11:34.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/664s
  • ISO125
  • 400mm