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In: Barn Swallow Ca: Oreneta vulgar Da: Landsvale De: Rauchschwalbe Es: Golondrina común Fi: haarapääsky Fr: Hirondelle rustique It: Rondine Nl: Boerenzwaluw No: Låvesvale Pt: Andorinha-das-chaminés Sv: Ladusvala US: Barn Swallow Ru: Деревенская ласточка Bird News Extra subscribers should log in to view an enhanced species page.
IdentificationSwallows are slimmer and more elegant than the martins, a feature exaggerated by the long tail streamers of the adults. The dark throat and, of course, the all-dark rump separate them easily from House Martins and Red-rumped Swallows. HabitatBreeds mostly in farm buildings. Feeds in the air usually over open country. BehaviourRinging studies have shown that a pair of Swallows will return every year to nest in exactly the same barn, unless one of them dies 'en route'. MigrationAn few individuals are seen in Britain in winter but most migrate to Africa, south of the equator. The British breeding population winters mostly in South Africa and Botswana, the German birds wintering further north, from Guinea to Zaire. This information is taken from the BirdFile on the appropriate BirdGuides DVD-ROM. As well as video and sounds, our CD- and DVD-ROMs contain additional text on Voice, Sexing, Ageing, Food, Nests and Eggs and more.
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