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Tachycineta thalassina
The Violet-green Swallow is a small, colorful bird with shiny green wings and a lovely violet throat. They are quick flyers and love to catch insects in the air, making them fun to watch!
Habitat: Forests
The Violet-green Swallow is a small bird with a glossy iridescent green back and purple rump, contrasting sharply with its pure white belly. It has distinctive white patches that extend above and slightly behind its eyes, making it visually different from other swallows.
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Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Their shimmering colors appear to change from green to violet depending on how light hits their feathers!
These birds often nest in small groups, sometimes sharing apartment-like homes in cliffs!
They use soft feathers and plant materials to line their cozy nests, making them extra comfy!
Violet-green Swallows gather thousands of insects every day to feed themselves and their growing babies!
Violet-green Swallows can perform incredible aerial maneuvers because of their sleek bodies and pointed wings that help them catch insects mid-flight.
Violet-green Swallows have the ability to nest in natural tree hollows or old woodpecker holes that help them shelter their young safely.
Violet-green Swallows can drink water while flying because of their agile flight that helps them scoop sips from ponds.
These agile fliers are expert bug catchers, eating almost every insect they find in the air.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Migratory animals undertake seasonal movements from one region to another, typically in response to changes in climate or food availability.
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Danger
1/5 · Very low
Enjoy watching birds from a distance and be quiet so you don't scare them away.
12.5-13.5 cm
28-30 cm
0.012-0.016 kg
3-7 years
60 km/h
These agile fliers are expert bug catchers, eating almost every insect they find in the air.
Forests
Pursuit
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