North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Bahama Swallow
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: BAHS (4)
Hirondelle des Bahamas
Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Swallows
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5.75" 14.6cm | 14" 35.6cm | 0.6oz 17g | Hirundinidae | Tachycineta cyaneoviridis |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Bahama Swallow is found mostly on the island of Andros in the Bahamas. This dark-blue swallow can be seen in the open fields and in the forest. It is similar in appearance to the Tree Swallow that is seen in North America, except that the Bahama Swallow has a forked-tail. It has been a vagrant to Florida.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.