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Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
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About
The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. In Anglophone Europe it is just called the swallow; in Northern Europe it is the only common species called a "swallow" rather than a "martin".
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Recent sightings near Reykjavik
Research-grade observations within 25 km, newest first.
- Jul 1, 2023Reykjavíkurborg, IcelandObserver: fikjumadurinnView observation from Jul 1, 2023 on iNaturalist