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Cliff Swallow

Hirundo pyrrhonota

Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles
Cliff Swallow. Photo:Dr. Lloyd Glenn Ingles

Unlike most swallows, the cliff swallow posesses a squarish tail. Its impressive nests also distinguish it from other birds. Cliff swallows can be found across much of Canada, nesting in colonies around bridges, farms, and cliffs.

Map of Cliff Swallow in Canada
Distribution of Cliff Swallow in Canada
   
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