Barn Swallow

Brief Description

A medium-sized songbird known for its deeply forked tail, agile flight, and habit of building mud nests on man-made structures.

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: Global (found across North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa)
• Typical Sighting Period: Spring and Summer (Migratory; seen during breeding season)
• Plumage Details: 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.