Swallows and Martins (Hirundinidae) Galleries

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) : Relatively small passerines with long, pointed wings, adapted for a life mainly in the air, where they catch insects by means of fast agile flight and large gaping mouths. They have short legs and small bills. Most of these winter in the tropics and therefore fly long distances each year.

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)

Relatively small passerines with long, pointed wings, adapted for a li ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2009 5:55am PST

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia) :

Sand Martin (Riparia riparia)

Updated: Jul 08, 2009 12:13pm PST

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