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Barn Swallow

Scientific Name: Hirundo rustica Family: Hirundinidae Order: Passeriformes
Size: 6-8 inches Range: Throughout U.S. in summer Habitat: "Marshes, fields, farms, lakes"
Comments: Reddish-brown breast easily distiguishes it from other swallows

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Photo 1 of 8.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2003-08-30

Juvenille


Photo 2 of 8.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2003-08-30

Juvenille


Photo 3 of 8.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-09-03


Photo 4 of 8.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2003-08-30

Juvenille


Photo 5 of 8.   Location: Hayward Shoreline.   Date: 2004-04-10


Photo 6 of 8.   Location: Coyote Hills.   Date: 2006-09-03


Photo 7 of 8.   Location: Hayward Shoreline.   Date: 2004-04-10


Photo 8 of 8.   Location: Hayward Shoreline.   Date: 2004-04-10