The Barn Swallow (hirundo rustica) has that unmistakable Swallow shape that allows it to swoop and glide through the sky. This painting is as if from slightly above, as the bird flies over an untamed field of grasses and wildflowers. It builds its nest mostly in manmade structures: garages, bridges, wharves and, of course, barns. Its breeding range includes most of the lower 48 states and half of Canada. It is also common in Europe and Asia. It winters in South America and Africa. It feeds on many and various flying insects, including house flies and horse flies. It catches and eats them in mid-air.
Family: Swallows
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