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Welcome Swallow

A species of Typical swallows
Scientific name : Hirundo neoxena Genus : Typical swallows

Welcome Swallow, A species of Typical swallows
Botanical name: Hirundo neoxena
Genus: Typical swallows
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) Photo By Patrick_K59 , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

Description

The small, quick welcome Swallow can be spotted in open country, largely around water sources. This is the most common swallow of Australia, and got its name from an old sailor’s phrase—mariners who spotted this bird knew they were approaching land. Though native to Australia, today it is commonly spotted in New Zealand.
Size
15 cm
Life Expectancy
6 years
Feeding Habits
Welcome Swallow predominantly consume flying insects, capturing them mid-air with their aerial agility. They drink by skimming over water surfaces, allowing for hydration without alighting. Unique cooperative behavior in foraging sets welcome Swallow apart, corralling insects with others. Feeding adapts to insect availability and occurrence.
Habitat
Welcome Swallow predominantly occupy open regions such as pasturelands, coasts, and areas of agriculture. These birds show a preference for environments in proximity to water bodies. Moreover, welcome Swallow are frequently found in human-modified landscapes, including urban settings, where they often roost in wetlands and display adaptability by breeding near human dwellings.
Dite type
Insectivorous

General Info

Distribution Area

The winter range in northern Australia overlaps with that of wintering barn swallow (Hirundo rustica), but the latter is readily separable by its blue breast band. Welcome swallows readily breed close to human habitation. Swallows are a commonly found on wires, posts and other perches.
Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) Welcome Swallow (Hirundo neoxena) Photo By Patrick_K59 , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original

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