Tree Swallow

About the Tree Swallow

Also known as: American Tree Swallow, White-bellied Swallow, White-breasted Swallow

Tree Swallows are small birds that breed across much of North America and migrate to Mexico and Central America for the winter. They have dark iridescent upperparts and white underparts. Females have similar plumage to males, although they are typically duller.

Tree Swallows are cavity nesters. They will excavate natural cavities, or use artificial boxes, especially those provided for bluebirds. 4 to 7 eggs are usually laid, and the baby birds hatch after about 14 days of incubation. Fledging occurs in 16 to 24 days.

Tree Swallows feed primiarly on insects. They fly through the air to catch prey items on the wing. They also occasionally feed on fruits.

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Details & Statistics

Added to Birdorable
Hatched on 21 July 2010
Scientific Name
Tachycineta bicolor
  • Passeriformes
  • Hirundinidae
  • Tachycineta
  • T. bicolor
Birdorable Family
Conservation Status
Least Concern (as of 21 March 2020)
LC
  • Least Concern (LC)
  • Near Threatened (NT)
  • Vulnerable (VU)
  • Endangered (EN)
  • Critically Endangered (CR)
  • Extinct in the Wild (EW)
  • Extinct (EX)
Source: IUCN Red List
Measurements
Units: Imperial / Metric
5.75 inches
14.5 inches
.7 ounces

Range

International Names

Czech (Cesky) vlaštovka stromová
Danish (Dansk) Træsvale
Dutch (Nederlands) Boomzwaluw
Finnish (Suomi) kelopääsky
French (Français) Hirondelle bicolore
German (Deutsch) Sumpfschwalbe
Italian (Italiano) Rondine arboricola bicolore
Japanese (日本語) ミドリツバメ (midoritsubame)
Norwegian (Norsk) Tresvale
Polish (Polski) nadobniczka drzewna
Russian (русский язык) американская ласточка
Spanish (Español) Golondrina Bicolor
Swedish (Svenska) Trädsvala
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