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 ![]() ![]() 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 ![]() Food : The Barn Swallow only eats flying insects ![]() |
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"... |