Wildlifeof Bhutan
Barn Swallow
Swallows & Martins
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Hirundo rustica
Basic stats
Habitat
Nest of mud, hair and other materials, taking about two weeks to build; old nests are highly prized
Size
17–19cm including 2–7cm outer tail feathers
Wingspan
32–34.5cm
Weight
16–22g
The adult male barn swallow of the nominate subspecies is 17 to 19cm long, including 2 to 7cm of elongated outer tail feathers. It has a wingspan of 32 to 34.5cm and weighs 16 to 22g (Wikipedia, general species account).
It takes around two weeks for a pair to build a nest from mud, hair and other materials, so old nests are highly prized. The sources read give no range, habitat or diet information for the Bhutan guide, and do not name Bhutan, so none is stated.
Quick answers
- What habitat does the Barn Swallow live in?
- Nest of mud, hair and other materials, taking about two weeks to build; old nests are highly prized
- How big is the Barn Swallow?
- 17–19cm including 2–7cm outer tail feathers
- What is the wingspan of the Barn Swallow?
- 32–34.5cm
- How much does the Barn Swallow weigh?
- 16–22g