Barn Swallow Nest

Non stop feeding of the babies - the parents must be absolutely worn out!

comments (4)

WildFlower

Lion

This one has a brown head - it is a barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), not a House Martin.
https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Rauchschwalbe_Hirundo_rustica.jpg

Posted 8 years ago, modified 8 years ago
1. Stuart
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you for this, as ever I appreciate your expertise. Posted 8 years ago
2. 1. WildFlower
    
    Lion
    
    Thanks, but I didn't need much expertise for this one, along with the white stork this is the most common species building nests in the villages in Bulgaria :) Posted 8 years ago
  2. 1. Stuart
      
      Lion
      
      Ha ha, I take it all back then ;) thanks anyway for correction my incorrect species ID. Posted 8 years ago

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