Birds | Hirundinidae
Hirundo tahitica

Characteristics

The Pacific swallow has a black back with blue luster and has short, slightly forked tail feathers. The bird is orange-red from the forehead and throat down to the upper chest.
Habits: The Pacific swallow is most active in flats and low-altitude cities and villages. The birds are often seen resting on electric pole wires and fly low to catch small flying insects.
Resident/Common; Body length: 13 cm
Birdwatching period: all year round

Source(s):

• (圖書) 吳自強、黃淑華、羅美玉，高美濕地飛羽，台中，2014。