Tree Swallow
Scientific Name: Tachycineta bicolor
Class:Aves
Order:Passeriformes
Family:Hirundinidae
Genus:Tachycineta
The iridescent teal-blue on the Tree Swallow flashes bright in the sun while the birds navigate through the air catching insects. With a metalic blue back and white underneath, the male Tree Swallow is easy to spot while females have have a less vibrant blue color on their back. Speaking to their name, they typically nest in old trees and can be found near water.
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