Hirundo rustica
Barn Swallow
A medium-sized songbird known for its deeply forked tail, agile flight, and habit of building mud nests on man-made structures.
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Plumage & appearance
Steely blue upperparts, rufous/tawny underparts, and a chestnut-colored throat and forehead.
Ecological significance
Acts as a natural pest control by consuming large quantities of flying insects like flies, beetles, and wasps.
Conservation status
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
Observation tips
Look for them near open water or fields where they forage low to the ground; check under eaves of barns or bridges for their mud nests.
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