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Violet-green Swallow
jmorlan

Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina)

When seen overhead, they are all white underneath. They can be confused with the similar Tree Swallow from which they can be distinguished by the white patches on the sides of their rump and their white cheeks as well as their much shorter tail.
Location
San Gregorio, California
Date taken
18 May 2020
Scientific name
Tachycineta thalassina
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS

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North America
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