Barn Swallow

Hirundo rustica

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Birds

A deeply forked swallow that plasters mud nests under bridges, barns and boat docks.

Field facts
HabitatFarms, bridges, open country
RangeStatewide
When to lookApril to September
StatusLeast Concern (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesCliff swallow — square tail, pale rump

Field note: It drinks by skimming the surface of a pond in flight.

Lesson
Watching responsibly

Nests are protected. Wait until fledging before removing anything.

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