Rustic Swallow

The rustic swallow ( Hirundo rustica ) is small a alive Oiseau migrating in Europe, Asia, Africa and in America. Also known under the name of swallow of chimney, it is most widespread of the five species of swallows nesting in France. It is recognizable with its long tail fourchue and its red throat. It niche in a ground nest dried hung under a roof (as well outside as inside), downtown or in the countryside, often in open barns. It nourishes primarily insects caught in vol. Présente in France of April at September, it migrates then towards the Africa. Each year, some individuals spend the winter in France, succeeding in surviving if the winter is sufficiently lenient.

Description

The fine and slim silhouette of the rustic swallow makes it easily recognizable. One will note his largely indented tail, very frayed at the two ends and decorated of a small line of white tasks visible in vol. the top, head with the tail, is blue dark and present a certain metallic luster. The throat, the cheeks and the circumference of the nozzle are red brick, and the lower part of the bird is white cream-coloured with russet-red reflections.

The young people of the species are duller and their tail is also shorter.

External bonds

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