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Violet-green Swallow
jmorlan

Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina)

This is a common species in the far west often seen foraging on high flying insects. Their short tail gives them an erratic bat-like flight style. This is an adult male showing the metallic green back and iridescent purple rump which give this species its name.
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Location
San Gregorio, California
Date taken
18 May 2020
Scientific name
Tachycineta thalassina
Equipment used
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
delia todd
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Great goodness.... what a colourful swallow this one is Joe!!!

You've taken a superb picture of him to laddie - very well done.
 

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