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The swallows, martins, and saw-wings, or Hirundinidae, are a family of passerine songbirds found around the world on all continents, including occasionally in Antarctica.
May 17, 2024 · From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 types of the swallow bird family during summer.
There are eight species of swallows that regularly breed in North America: the bank swallow, barn swallow, cave swallow, cliff swallow, northern rough-winged swallow, purple martin, tree swallow, and violet-green swallow.
Mar 24, 2023 · Swallows — members of the bird family Hirundinidae, which includes 86 species worldwide — are part of a broader category of birds called aerial insectivores, meaning they catch insects on the wing.
Handsome aerialists with deep-blue iridescent backs and clean white fronts, Tree Swallows are a familiar sight in summer fields and wetlands across northern North America. They chase after flying insects with acrobati...
Mar 11, 2026 · Swallows occur worldwide except in the coldest regions and remotest islands. Temperate-zone species include long-distance migrants. The common swallow (Hirundo rustica) is almost worldwide in migration;...
Mar 29, 2026 · These swallows exhibit striking blue-black upperparts and a white rump. They skillfully capture insects mid-flight and construct cup-shaped mud nests under eaves. Each year, they commence on extensive m...
Jul 1, 2025 · Swallows are among the most graceful and captivating birds to witness in flight, slicing through the air with agility as they chase insects above fields, lakes, and rivers. In Ohio, these aerial acrobats...
The swallows are probably the most acrobatic of all the passerines. These small but swift birds feed on insects that they catch on the wing in the air.
Northern Rough-winged Swallow Swallows
