Birdorable on Facebook Birdorable on Twitter Birdorable on Instagram Birdorable on Zazzle Birdorable on Amazon Birdorable on Etsy

Birdorable Blog

White-rumped Swallow

2020 Bonanza Bird #16

Meet South America's White-rumped Swallow: A Graceful Aerial Acrobat

December 9, 2020 in Birdorable Bonanza 2020 and Swallows with 1 comments
This post was last updated on January 24, 2024
Birdorable White-rumped Swallow

Today we’re adding a species of swallow to our Birdorable family. Today’s new bird is the White-rumped Swallow!

These swallows are found in parts of Brazil, Argentina, and neighboring countries in South America. Some White-rumped Swallows are migratory; northern birds are sedentary but southern birds will head north for the winter, once breeding season is over.

Speaking of non-breeding season, these usually solitary birds will form mixed swallow feeding flocks in the winter, numbering 100 or more individual birds. They feed on the wing, taking aerial prey like flying ants, dragonflies, and flies.

Tomorrow’s new Birdorable is a species of waterfowl in a family that is named for their calling sound. The species we’re adding has a range over two continents and is named for the color of its face. Can you guess what it is?

Cute White-rumped Swallow Gifts

Birdorable White-rumped Swallow Sweatshirt
From Amazon
Birdorable White-rumped Swallow Sweatshirt
Birdorable White-rumped Swallow Raglan Baseball Tee
From Amazon
Birdorable White-rumped Swallow Raglan Baseball Tee
Cute Cartoon White-rumped Swallow Birdorable Bird Species PopSockets Swappable PopGrip
From Amazon
Cute Cartoon White-rumped Swallow Birdorable Bird Species PopSockets Swappable PopGrip
Cute Cartoon White-rumped Swallow Birdorable Bird Species Raglan Baseball Tee
From Amazon
Cute Cartoon White-rumped Swallow Birdorable Bird Species Raglan Baseball Tee

Comments

Brandon Nayar on December 10, 2020 at 6:50 AM wrote:
White Faced Whistling Duck

Leave a comment

Comments with links or HTML will be deleted. Your comment will be published pending approval.
Your email address will not be published
2020 Bonanza Bird #32

Festive Name, Fascinating Bird: The Birdorable Christmas Shearwater

December 24, 2020

Today is Christmas Day! And it’s the last day of our 2020 Birdorable Bonanza. Our final bird is the Christmas Shearwater, a species of shearwater found around tropical and subtropical islands in the Pacific Ocean, including Christmas Island. This bird has a festive...

Read More

The Wood Thrush's double voice box

August 27, 2013

Today we have added a new species to Birdorable: the Wood Thrush. The Wood Thrush is a medium-sized songbird in the thrush family. Related birds include the familiar American Robin as well as the Blackbird of Europe....

Read More

Wings in Winter: How to Support Birds During National Bird-Feeding Month

February 6, 2024

February marks a special occasion for bird lovers across the United States: National Bird-Feeding Month. This observance sprang to life in 1994 through the initiative of John Porter, an Illinois Congressman who recognized the pressing need to support our avian friends during the toughest stretch of the year....

Read More

2013 Bonanza Bird #16: Wandering Albatross

July 16, 2013

Our Bonanza rolls on with the addition of our second Birdorable albatross species. Today's Bonanza bird is the Wandering Albatross. The Wandering Albatross is remarkable for the size of its wings. It has the largest wingspan of any living bird, averaging a...

Read More