Barn swallow

The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow. It can be found worldwide.

This distinctive passerine bird has blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It lives everywhere except Australia.

The bird is becoming rare in Europe.^[1]^[2]

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