Barn swallow
species of bird
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The barn swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow. It can be found worldwide.
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Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758
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This distinctive passerine bird has blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It lives everywhere except Australia.
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