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Barn Swallow Collection

The barn swallow, scientifically known as Hirundo rustica, is a captivating bird species that can be found in various parts of the world

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Hirundo rustica, barn swallow

Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
Plate 89 from Sir William Jardines The Naturalists Library. Original Drawings. Birds

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Hirundo rustica, Barn Swallow in flight opening its beak to catch insect, side view

Hirundo rustica, Barn Swallow in flight opening its beak to catch insect, side view

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe

Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Hirundo rustica, five Barn Swallows perched on a wire

Hirundo rustica, five Barn Swallows perched on a wire

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Riparia riparia, Hirundo rustica, Delichon urbica

Riparia riparia, Hirundo rustica, Delichon urbica
Plate 36 from Archibald Thorburns second edtition of British Birds, Vol. 1 (1925)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn (European) swallow (Hirundo rustica) on wire, Overberg, Western Cape

Barn (European) swallow (Hirundo rustica) on wire, Overberg, Western Cape, South Africa, Africa

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica

Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica
5893534 Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica.; (add.info.: Barn swallow, Hirundo rustica, with nest and eggs. Chromolithograph after an illustration by Edwin Sheppard from Thomas George Gentry's Nests)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897

Eggs of European birds, lithograph, published in 1897
Eggs of European birds: 1) Kingfisher; 2) Bee-eater; 3) Black woodpecker; 4) Lesser spotted woodpecker; 5) Roller; 6) Eagle-owl; 7) Long-eared owl; 8) Scops owl; 9) Pygmy owl; 10) Tawny owl; 11

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) alighting at pond to collect mud for nest building

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) alighting at pond to collect mud for nest building, Scotland, UK, May

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects

American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects over the Gallatin River, Yellowstone National Park, Montana, August

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Swallows (Hirundo rustica) group of four chicks waiting to be fed, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Swallows (Hirundo rustica) group of four chicks waiting to be fed, Norfolk, England, UK, August

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow with building material for the nest

Barn swallow with building material for the nest
Magnus Renmyr

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: House Swallow (colour litho)

House Swallow (colour litho)
3118165 House Swallow (colour litho) by Wright, Magnus (1805-68), Ferdinand (1822-1906) & Wilhelm von (1810-87); (add.info.: Svenska Faglar efter Naturen och pa sten ritade)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: P2A0269

P2A0269
Barn Swallow - perched on post singing, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: P2A0265

P2A0265
Barn Swallow - perched on post, being bitten by a mosquito, North Hessen, Germany Date: 11-Feb-19

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow ~ chickens on nest ~ England, UK

Barn Swallow ~ chickens on nest ~ England, UK
Barn Swallow - chickens on nest - England, UK. Barn Swallow - chickens on nest - England, UK

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow ~ perched on a fence ~ England, UK

Barn Swallow ~ perched on a fence ~ England, UK
Barn Swallow - perched on a fence - England, UK. Barn Swallow - perched on a fence - England, UK

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)

Barn Swallow, 1833-39 (coloured engraving)
999265 Barn Swallow, 1833-39 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Dictionnaire pittoresque d histoire naturelle et des phenomAnes de la natureA)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota 1, and barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 2

Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota 1, and barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 2
6338403 Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota 1, and barn swallow, Hirundo rustica 2 by Audubon, John James (1785-1851) (after); (add.info.: Cliff swallow, Petrochelidon pyrrhonota 1)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow, 1863-79 (colour litho)

Barn Swallow, 1863-79 (colour litho)
1001352 Barn Swallow, 1863-79 (colour litho) by Petraroja, Raimundo (fl.1863-79); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Atlante zoologico popolare)

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow, 1833. Creator: Robert Havell

Barn Swallow, 1833. Creator: Robert Havell
Barn Swallow, 1833

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &

Barn Swallow, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen &
Barn Swallow, from the Birds of America series (N4) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes Brands, 1888

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young on fence, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young on fence, Norfolk, England, UK, September

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects

American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects over the Gallatin River, Yellowstone National Park, Montana, August

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Swallow - Hirun do rus tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin

Swallow - Hirun do rus tica, c1910, (1910). Artist: George James Rankin
Swallow - Hirun do rus tica, c1910, (1910). From Britains Birds and Their Nests, by A. Landsborough Thomson. [The Waverley Book Company, Limited, W. & R. Chambers, Limited, London & Edinburgh, 1910]

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Juvenile Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) getting food from one of its parents

Juvenile Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) getting food from one of its parents, The Netherlands, Noord-Holland, Zwanenburg

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica about to pluck fly from surface of pool Cley Norfolk August

Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica about to pluck fly from surface of pool Cley Norfolk August

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica feeding young in nest Cley Norfolk September

Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica feeding young in nest Cley Norfolk September

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow adult in flight above two begging young Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow adult in flight above two begging young Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn swallow sitting, Holland

Barn swallow sitting, Holland

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow immature resting on wooden pole Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow immature resting on wooden pole Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: American Barn Swallow (subspecies erythrogaster) resting on ship Yucatan Mexico, Hirundo rustica

American Barn Swallow (subspecies erythrogaster) resting on ship Yucatan Mexico, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow juvenile on wooden pole, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow juvenile on wooden pole, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow calling from fence Netherlands, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Barn Swallow calling from fence Netherlands, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow two immature birds perched Netherlands, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Barn Swallow two immature birds perched Netherlands, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow juvenile perched on wire Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow juvenile perched on wire Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow sitting on wooden fence Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow sitting on wooden fence Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow two young begging for food Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow two young begging for food Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow immature stretching wings on barbed wire, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow immature stretching wings on barbed wire, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow perched on pole, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Barn Swallow perched on pole, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow calling from trunk Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow calling from trunk Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow young on nest, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow young on nest, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow feeding young, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow feeding young, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow stretching wings on pole, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Barn Swallow stretching wings on pole, Hirundo rustica, Netherlands

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow juvenile washing, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow juvenile washing, Hirundo rustica

Background imageBarn Swallow Collection: Barn Swallow perched on trunk Netherlands, Hirundo rustica

Barn Swallow perched on trunk Netherlands, Hirundo rustica



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The barn swallow, scientifically known as Hirundo rustica, is a captivating bird species that can be found in various parts of the world. With its distinctive forked tail and graceful flight, this avian beauty never fails to mesmerize onlookers. One remarkable image captures a Barn Swallow in flight, showcasing its agility and precision. Its beak wide open, ready to catch an unsuspecting insect mid-air. This side view highlights the bird's keen hunting skills and natural grace. In another photograph taken in Portugal, Europe, we witness the elegance of five Barn Swallows perched on a wire. Their synchronized presence showcases their social nature and strong sense of community. Interestingly, these birds often share their habitat with other species like Riparia riparia and Delichon urbica. The harmonious coexistence between different types of swallows adds to the charm of these winged creatures. A stunning shot from Overberg in Western Cape displays a European barn swallow resting gracefully on a wire. Its vibrant plumage stands out against the backdrop of clear blue skies - truly a sight to behold. Nest-building is an essential part of their lives; one picture captures a Barn Swallow alighting at a pond to collect mud for constructing its nest. This display of resourcefulness demonstrates their dedication towards creating safe havens for their young ones. Speaking of which, another heartwarming image shows a Barn Swallow feeding its hungry chicks in Monmouthshire, Wales. It serves as a reminder that these birds are not only beautiful but also nurturing parents who ensure the survival of future generations. Their eggs have been documented since 1897 when they were featured in lithographs showcasing European bird species' diversity and beauty—a testament to our long-standing fascination with these feathered creatures. Across the Atlantic Ocean lies another subspecies called American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster). A snapshot capturing it mid-flight while catching insects showcases the remarkable hunting skills of this species.