Tree Swallow
These small, streamlined songbirds have a short slightly notched tail and long pointed wings. Measuring between 4.7 and 5.9 inches in length with a wingspan ranging from 11.8 to 13.8 inches, these iridescent passerine are known for their aerial displays while foraging insects midair. Adult males have white undersides cloaked with shimmering blue-green feathers on their head and back with blackish wings and tail and a thin black eye mask. Females appearance varies only in the intensity of blue, with their feathers being somewhat duller at times with more brown feathers in their upperparts.

Bird Identification:
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Tree swallow:
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There are three species of bluebirds, the Eastern, Western and Mountain. Like Tree Swallows, bluebirds depend on cavities for nesting but are unable to make their own. Bluebirds are significantly larger than Tree Swallows in every major external body dimension but wing length.

Blue Birds vs Tree swallows:
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