Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
The barn swallow is the most widespread species of swallow in the world, occurring on all continents, with vagrants reported even in Antarctica. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts and a long, deeply forked tail.
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Community Sightings
Recent observations from the iNaturalist community
Apr 18, 2026
Delph Farm, Prescot, England, GB
byCroxteth Park Volunteer Group
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Apr 18, 2026
Pozzuoli - C.so Garibaldi Repubblica, 80078 Pozzuoli NA, Italy
byMarco Zaccaria Di Fraia
Research Grade
· 1 ID
Apr 18, 2026
N 101, Arcos de Valdevez, Norte, PT
byLeonor Caetano
Research Grade
· 2 IDs
Apr 18, 2026
Highway 2, Port Hope, ON, CA
byRobin
Research Grade
· 1 ID