Order: Passeriformes
Family: Hirundinidae
The Barn Swallow is a graceful, slender bird with glossy blue upperparts, a cinnamon throat and forehead, and a long, deeply forked tail. It is renowned for its acrobatic flight as it chases insects in open areas. In Patagonia, Barn Swallows are seen during the spring and summer months, when they migrate from their northern breeding grounds. They often nest in human structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves, using mud to build their cup-shaped nests. Their cheerful twittering calls and constant aerial activity make them a familiar and welcome sight across the region. The species is highly adaptable and benefits from its close association with people.
Habitat
Open country, grasslands, wetlands, and near human settlements, often nesting on buildings and bridges.
Foraging
Catches flying insects on the wing, often foraging in flocks over open areas and water.
