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swallow?

Location: Earth » North America » United States » Illinois » Kane County

Date: May 26, 2008

In the evening these guys were settling down on the concrete supports of I-90 where it crosses the Fox river. I've never seen one at rest and was surprised that they had red/orange/rusty colored faces!

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Posted by Jeanne Steele on May 27, 2008 16:59. Last updated: July 11, 2008 16:52.

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Barn Swallow
I'm fairly certain this is a barn swallow. It is the only swallow within any fair distance with a "truly-swallowed" tail.

Posted by Minray Yang on May 27, 2008 17:23.

Minray Is Right
This can be moved to Barn Swallow.

Posted by David Moll on July 03, 2008 21:55.

Changed Taxon
Media was moved from ID Request.

Posted by Mike Boone on July 11, 2008 16:52.

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