22 July 2025, flying house from Finland
In the present day as we’re flying house from Finland I’m musing on the truth that I’ve seen barn swallows (Hirundo rustica) on almost each journey overseas. This isn’t shocking since they’re essentially the most ample and widespread swallow on earth. They happen on all continents as a result of they’re vagrants to Antarctica.
In fact I noticed them in Finland.
“Swallow Tails” are one of many barn swallows’ most essential options. Listed below are some Cool Information about them.
- “In keeping with legend, the Barn Swallow acquired its forked tail as a result of it stole hearth from the gods to convey to individuals. An offended deity hurled a firebrand on the swallow, singeing away its center tail feathers.” — All About Birds: Barn Swallow
- “Barn swallows are able to sharper turns and dives than different swallows. This elevated maneuverability in flight is a consequence of the extremely forked tail.” — Birds of the World: Barn Swallow
- The size of the tail streamers is essential. Research in Ontario have proven that the longer the male’s tail, the higher success he has in attracting a mate and nesting early. In Europe “tail size and diploma of asymmetry within the outer tail feathers have been discovered to be predictors of particular person high quality in each women and men and people traits are used when choosing mates.” Every little thing — from breeding to annual survival — works greatest for the longest tailed barn swallows in Europe. — Birds of the World: Barn Swallow
Once I get house I’ll see barn swallows in Pittsburgh. I’ll you should definitely take a look at their tails.
