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Violet-green Swallow

Tachycineta thalassina


Swallow Like

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Length: 5 in. (13 cm )

This attractive swallow nests in small colonies in cavities of dead trees or cliff edges often high in the mountains. This species will use artificial nest boxes at times. It feeds on insects taken in the air and occasionally from the ground. Frequently seen lined up sitting on telephone wires.

The four-digit banding code is VGSW.


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Bibliographic details:

  • Article: Violet-green Swallow
  • Author(s): Dr. Biology
  • Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
  • Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
  • Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
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  • Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/violet-green-swallow

APA Style

Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Violet-green Swallow. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/violet-green-swallow

American Psychological Association. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/10/

Chicago Manual of Style

Dr. Biology. "Violet-green Swallow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/violet-green-swallow

MLA 2017 Style

Dr. Biology. "Violet-green Swallow". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/violet-green-swallow

Modern Language Association, 7th Ed. For more info, see http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/08/
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