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Tree Swallow? (1 Viewer)
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Beverlybaynes
Mod Squad
Barn Swallows will have a rusty chest -- easiest way to distinguish the two. Both are lovely birds, and wonderful to watch!
Michael Frankis
conehead
I'd agree with Tree Swallow
Michael
Michael
Charles Harper
Régisseur
Hi Kevin,
You can see a bit of the green gloss on its shoulders. That and the roughly equal length of the tail and folded wings eliminates any other possibilities.
You can see a bit of the green gloss on its shoulders. That and the roughly equal length of the tail and folded wings eliminates any other possibilities.
Larry Lade
Moderator
I believe the photo is of a Tree Swallow. They frequently nest in Bluebird Nest Boxes, as is shown in your photo.
I can't say I've studied Tree Swallows' tails at length, but I don't think they're really forked - at least not in the way Barn Swallows' are. Notched is the word I'd use. Kevin's bird looks just right to me, bearing in mind that the tail is distorted a little (though not much) through being splayed against the nestbox.
shelley810
Well-known member
That is definately a Tree Swallow. I have them nesting every year in some of my bluebird boxes! They are lovely to watch fly, and are wonderful parents. I hope this one is interested in making a possible nest (little late for this year, curious about a home for next year!) Good picture, by the way.
Shelley
Shelley
