barn swallow resting

navigate by keyword : any barn bright buffyorange colorful dark easy especially fairly fields flocks foraging forehead forked habitat identify iridescent its lakeside large long mixed navyblue occurs often open orange other range resting rich rump seen sometimes species swallow tail throat underparts usually vary wetlands whitish wood

Barn swallow resting on lakeside wood Royalty Free Stock Photo

Portrait of barn swallow resting Royalty Free Stock Photo

Barn swallow resting. This is a fairly large, colorful swallow. Usually easy to identify with its long, forked tail and dark rump. Iridescent navy-blue above with a rich orange throat and forehead. Underparts vary across range, from bright buffy-orange to whitish. Occurs in any open habitat, especially large fields and wetlands. Often seen foraging in flocks, sometimes mixed with other species of swallow.