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Barn Swallow (male)
Stanley Jones

Barn Swallow (male) (Hirundo rustica)

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica subsp. erythrogaster) The USA subspecies is sexually dimorphic. In this subspecies males have an orangish belly, females with a whitish-beige belly. Photographed clinging to the side of the pavilion at the entrance to Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA. Gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Gulf prairies and marshes at ca. 2 m (6.6 ft) elevation.
Location
Anahuac National Wildlife Refuge, Chambers County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2015
Scientific name
Hirundo rustica
Equipment used
Canon
Chris G6 UXU
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A beautiful and colourful shot Stanley, many tfs and another trio of fine shots today.
 
KC Foggin
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A beautiful image of this Barn Swallow Stanley. Nicely captured.
 
carann
How very beautiful this colourful image is, Stanley !!! Thanks for sharing three fabulous images.
 
delia todd
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A super picture you've taken of this lovely swallow.

Very well done Stanley.
 

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