Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
(L 6.75" WS 15" WT 0.67 oz)
Most widespread swallow in
the world...females prefer
males with longest tails.
the world...females prefer
males with longest tails.
Humboldt Park
Chicago
10Jun2011
By removing each egg laid daily in
its nest, Martin Lister observed a
single barn swallow to lay an egg on
19 consecutive days.
its nest, Martin Lister observed a
single barn swallow to lay an egg on
19 consecutive days.
(Birkhead, 2008)
Hirundo in Latin means
swallow; rustica in Latin
means rural, rustic.
swallow; rustica in Latin
means rural, rustic.
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