Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae Genus: Hirundo Species: Hirundo rustica Photo By: Stig Nygaard Introduction “The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), a group of passerine birds comprised of six closely related subspecies, are well known throughout their nearly worldwide distribution, in part… Continue Reading →
Order: Passeriformes Family: Hirundinidae Genus: Tachycineta Scientific Name: Tachycineta bicolor Introduction The Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) is a tiny, streamlined songbird well known for catching flying insects in midair with their tiny, flat bill. They are recognized by their long, broad… Continue Reading →
