Wire-tailed Swallow

Hirundo smithii

Order:

Passeriformes

Family:

Hirundinidae

Size:

14 to 18 centimeters (5.5 to 7 inches)

Weight:

10 to 20 grams (0.35 to 0.7 ounces)

Taxonomy:

Leach, 1818

Short Description:

Wire-tailed Swallow (Hirundo smithii) is a small passerine bird characterized by its distinctive long tail streamers, which extend beyond its body. Its upperparts are metallic blue, while the underparts are white with a chestnut-colored throat and forehead. This species exhibits sexual dimorphism, with males typically displaying longer tail streamers than females.

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Wire-tailed Swallow is primarily found in the northern regions, particularly in the foothills of the Himalayas and along the Indus River basin. During the breeding season, they inhabit open habitats such as grasslands, agricultural areas, and wetlands, while in the winter, they migrate to warmer regions.

Wire-tailed Swallows are agile fliers, often observed catching insects on the wing. They frequently gather in small flocks during migration and breeding seasons. During the breeding season, they construct cup-shaped nests made of mud and grass, typically attached to cliffs or man-made structures such as bridges and buildings. These swallows are known for their aerial acrobatics, performing intricate flight displays during courtship.