Cliff Swallow

Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

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  • The cliff swallow, one of the 74 species of swallows, nests in large colonies. Primarily insectivorous, the cliff swallow generally feeds while in flight.

    Len Rue, Jr./Photo Researchers, Inc.Library of Natural Sounds, Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology. All rights reserved.

    "Cliff Swallow," Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 96 Encyclopedia. (c) 1993-1995 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.


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