Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon preehonota

Class

Aves

Order

passeriformes

Family

hirundinidae

Genus

Petrochelidon

If you are looking for Cliff Swallows, you're in luck because they can be found in many habitats that extend beyond natural cliffs and has been seen nesting on human-constructed structures. They can be found searching for insects in large groups. Not only do they forage in large groups, they also form large colonies when nesting ranging from groups of 200-1,000 birds. The Cliff Swallow's patterning has a mixture of rust, metallic blue, tans, and brown to create an abstract art looking coloration.

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