Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica)
Larks & Swallows
Uncommon
Summer and Spring
Barn Swallow - Monterey, CA
© Tom Benson
Barn Swallow - San Jacinto, CA
© Tom Benson
The Barn Swallow is an uncommon visitor on campus from March through September. It is a common migrant and breeding bird in southern California.
High Count: 6, Average Count: 2
The Barn Swallow can be identified by its glossy, navy blue upperparts, rust-colored underparts, and long, deeply forked tail.