Barn Swallow

The barn swallow is a small bird known for its graceful flight and distinctive long, forked tail. Recognizable by its glossy blue-black upperparts, rusty orange forehead and throat, and creamy underparts, it often nests in barns, bridges, and buildings. Barn swallows are highly agile, catching insects mid-air with precise swoops. They are migratory, traveling from North America to Central and South America or Africa depending on the species, adapting well to human-made structures for nesting. These birds play an important role in controlling insect populations and are appreciated for their beauty and impressive flight skills.