Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow
( Hirundo rustica )1 - 1 of 1 Photos
Barn Swallow
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
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Family :
Hirundinidae Typical Characteristics : The barn swallow seems to be the most popular swallow in rural areas. The Barn Swallow is a very slim bird with very long forked tail. The tail is longer as the tail of the Tree Swallow. The size of the Barn Swallow is about 17 to 21 cm , 5cm of this length is the tail. The top of the Barn Swallow is coloured black, the throat and the forehead is coloured redbrown. The bottom of the Barn Swallow is coloured white, which gives a great contrast to the rest of the bird. The flight of the Barn Swallow looks very elegant. Behaviour : The Barn Swallow is a very sociable bird especially in the off-breeding season. Food : The Barn Swallow only eats flying insects catched during the flight. |
Reproduction Or Breeding :
The breeding season of the Barn Swallow spans from the time they arrive to the time they leave for winter. The nest of the Barn Swallow is mostinside of buildings. Habitats, Locations : The area of circulation includes almost entire Europe - except the northern parts of Scandinavia. Special Notes : In Germany there is an adage : "Eine Schwalbe macht noch keinen Sommer"... |
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"Barn Swallow" : Photo Barn Swallow! Barn Swallow one of the most beautyful German Swallow. It breeds in the inside of buildings, most in buildings at farms. - Catchwords given by the Photographer : Vogel Vögel Bird Birds Singvogel Singvögel Songbird Songbirds Schwalbe Schwalben Rauchschwalbe Rauchschwalben Swallow Swallows Barn Swallow Barn Swallows Flarupgaard Barn Swallow-photo description info Barn Swallow characteristics Barn Swallows Hirundo rustica Barn Swallows-photosPhotographer : Gerd Rossen Digital camera used : Nikon Coolpix 995 + Eigenbau Digiscoping-Adapter + Swarovski ST80HD + Zoom-Okular 20-60x (Digiskopie) Resolution of the Photo : 1288x1932 Pixel |
