The Tree Swallow (Iridoprocne bicolor) is a 5 to 6-1/4 inch swallow found from Alaska, through Canada to California. It is steely blue-black or green-black above and solid white below. This bird is tireless in its endless circular glides in its pursuit of insects.

As the Tree Swallow flies, it constantly calls with a series of twittering notes.

You'll find the Tree Swallow in open country preferably near water, marshes, mountain meadows, along lakes and streams. The nest is a feather-lined cup in a hole in a tree, building or nest box. There are usually from 4 to 6 white eggs, sometimes as many as 10.

This bird generally eats insects but will also take bayberries in winter.

The plush Tree Swallow shown is made by Wild Republic and is part of their Audubon Birds collection. These birds are unique in that when squeezed they will utter their own particular call. Check the Gift Shop to see if there are any Tree Swallows in stock.

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