Tree Swallow
NameTree Swallow
Common NameTree Swallow
Scientific NameTachycineta bicolor
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)32
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)21.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have iridescent blue-green upperparts, including the head, back, and wings, contrasting sharply with pure white underparts. The flight feathers are dark, and the tail is slightly forked.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include a series of liquid, musical chirps, twitters, and gurgling notes, often given in flight or from a perch.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, forest, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeBreeds across Canada and the northern United States, migrating south to winter in the southern United States, Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Identifying Featuresiridescent blue-green upperparts, pure white underparts, slightly forked tail, agile aerial flight, often near water
Description
The Tree Swallow is a sleek, iridescent bird known for its aerial acrobatics. It has striking blue-green upperparts and a clean white belly, often seen swooping over open water or fields to catch insects.
