Bahama Swallow
A species of Typical American Swallows Scientific name : Tachycineta cyaneoviridis Genus : Typical American Swallows
Bahama Swallow, A species of Typical American Swallows
Botanical name: Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Genus: Typical American Swallows
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Description
This glossy Tachycineta swallow has a green head and back, blue upper wings, a black tail and wingtips, and a white belly and chin.
Size
13 - 23 cm
Feeding Habits
Bahama Swallow predominantly feeds on dipteran flies and coleoptera beetles. Utilizing aerial hunting techniques, bahama Swallow captures these insects in flight during various times of the day. This bird possesses unique dietary preferences for these specific insect varieties.
Habitat
Bahama Swallow typically inhabits pine woodlands, favoring areas in broader subtropical or tropical regions. These birds are also commonly found in urban settings such as towns, showing adaptability to human-altered landscapes. They forage in diverse environments including woodland clearings, marshes, open fields, and coastal zones, exhibiting a preference for open to semi-open spaces. Additionally, bahama Swallow is associated with cliffside habitats, suggesting a versatile use of both inland and maritime niche ecosystems.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird Feeder Type
Small Tube Feeder
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Photo By catabbott , used under CC-BY-NC-4.0 /Cropped and compressed from original