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Hirundinidae Collection

"Hirundinidae: The Aerial Acrobats of the Bird World" The Hirundinidae family, commonly known as swallows and martins

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Hirundinidae Collection: Hirundo rustica, barn swallow
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Hirundinidae Collection: Hirundo rustica, Barn Swallow in flight opening its beak to catch insect, side view
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallows - massing on electricity cables prior to migrating - Grahamstown - Eastern Cape
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) in flight. Portugal, Europe
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Hirundinidae Collection: House Martin (Delichon urbica) Spain, April
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Hirundinidae Collection: Two Barn swallows (Hirundo rustica), Hertfordshire, England, UK, May
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Hirundinidae Collection: Hirundo rustica, five Barn Swallows perched on a wire
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Hirundinidae Collection: Eurasian crag martin (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) Kawakarpo Mountain
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young, Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) alighting at pond to collect mud for nest building
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Hirundinidae Collection: Tree swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) in fight over the Madison River, Montana, USA, June
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Hirundinidae Collection: American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects
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Hirundinidae Collection: Tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor), perched on wire, calling aggressively to each other
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding a fledgling on a wire. Perthshire, Scotland, September
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Hirundinidae Collection: Swallows (Hirundo rustica) group of four chicks waiting to be fed, Norfolk, England, UK, August
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Hirundinidae Collection: Violet-green Swallow (Tachycineta thalassina), female in flight carrying a feather for nest lining
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) collecting mud for nest building, June, Scotland, UK
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Hirundinidae Collection: Male Purple martins (Progne subis) perched on rock. El Pardito Island
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Hirundinidae Collection: Welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena) in flight over pond. Christchurch, New Zealand
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Hirundinidae Collection: DDE-90027949
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Hirundinidae Collection: Swallow (Hirundo rustica) feeding young on fence, Norfolk, England, UK, September
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) two young swallows on barn roof calling for food, Norfolk
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Hirundinidae Collection: American Cliff Swallow (Petrochelidon pyrrhonota) fluttering its wings while it gathers
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Hirundinidae Collection: American barn swallow (Hirundo rustica erythrogaster) in flight catching insects
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), Monmouthshire, Wales, UK, July
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) perched, Norfolk, UK, July
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Hirundinidae Collection: Common House Martin (Delichon urbica)
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) perched on a pale, The Netherlands
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Hirundinidae Collection: Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum), Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica), Arizona, USA
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Hirundinidae Collection: Common tern -Sterna hirundo-, calling, perched on a haystack, Neuwerk island near Cuxhaven
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Hirundinidae Collection: Tachycineta bicolor, tree swallow
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Hirundinidae Collection: Illustration, Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) soaring, low angle view
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Hirundinidae Collection: Illustration of Bat flapping wings, Swallow gliding, and Dragonfly hovering
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Hirundinidae Collection: USA, Red Rock Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Barn Swallow fledglings begging for food
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Hirundinidae Collection: Pacific Swallow (Hirundo tahitica), young begging for food in nest under eave, Taiwan, Asia
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
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Hirundinidae Collection: Arctic Tern -Sterna paradisaea-, adult bird on nest, Eidersperrwerk, North Frisia, Germany, Europe
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Hirundinidae Collection: Common Tern -Sterna hirundo- in flight, Apetlon, Lake Neusiedl, Burgenland, Austria, Europe
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow -Hirundo rustica-, fledged young sitting on ground, Illmitz, Lake Neusiedl
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Hirundinidae Collection: Cape Cormorant or Cape Shag -Phalacrocorax capensis-, adult flying, landing, Bettys Bay
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Hirundinidae Collection: Arctic Tern -Sterna paradisaea-, Kopasker, Iceland, Europe
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Hirundinidae Collection: Common White Terns -Gygis alba-, Marianne Island, Seychelles, Africa, Indian Ocean
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow -Hirundo rustica-, Burgenland, Austria, Europe
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow -Hirundo rustica- with nestlings, Thuringia, Germany
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Hirundinidae Collection: Begging nestlings, Barn Swallows -Hirundo rustica-, Thuringia, Germany
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Hirundinidae Collection: Wire-tailed Swallow -Hirundo smithii filifera-, Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India
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Hirundinidae Collection: Barn Swallow -Hirundo rustica-, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany


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"Hirundinidae: The Aerial Acrobats of the Bird World" The Hirundinidae family, commonly known as swallows and martins, encompasses a diverse group of birds that are renowned for their incredible flying abilities. One member of this family is the barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), a species found across continents. In flight, the barn swallow showcases its agility and grace. With wings spread wide, it soars through the air with remarkable speed and precision. Its beak opens wide as it swoops down to catch insects mid-flight, showcasing its impressive hunting skills. These magnificent creatures can be spotted in various locations worldwide. In Portugal, Europe, they gracefully navigate the skies against picturesque landscapes. In South Africa's Grahamstown, they gather on electricity cables before embarking on their long migratory journeys. Other members of the Hirundinidae family include house martins (Delichon urbica) found in Spain during April and Eurasian crag martins (Ptyonoprogne rupestris) dwelling near Kawakarpo Mountain. Nest building is an essential part of these birds' lives. Barn swallows collect mud from ponds to construct their intricate nests while purple martins (Progne subis) perch on rocks in Mexico's Gulf of California Protected Area to establish their homes. Parental care is also paramount among these avian wonders. Barn swallows feed their young in Monmouthshire, Wales during July while tree swallows (Tachycineta bicolor) engage in aerial disputes over Montana's Madison River come June. The Hirundinidae family truly captivates us with its aerial prowess and captivating behaviors. These agile creatures remind us that there is beauty even in fleeting moments high above us—a testament to nature's boundless wonders.