Barn x Cliff Swallow (hybrid) - Phil Mills

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Barn x Cliff Swallow (hybrid) Hirundo rustica x Petrochelidon pyrrhonota

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Location

Billy Wilson Park
Erie, New York, United States
Media from this location Illustrated Checklist
Map
Map Coordinates: 43.0147136, -78.7418737
Age
Not specified
Sex
Not specified

Observation details

**Mega** Hybrid - continuing unique rarity making numerous visits to nest in shelter #2. Sharp looking "whizball" with intermediate traits of both parent species. At initial sighting one would assume BASW as with associating group in nesting area. But with diligent study of fieldmarks ie. Large buffy rump patch , dark throat on unique rusty and blue facial pattern. One can see the assembly of both species. Shallow forked tail sans outer streamers of Barn , but nut the subtle square notch of Cliff and with only outer two retrices with pale spots.Metallic blue back and brownish toned primaries with under wings dirty white with rusty undertones. Even with steady on and off rain, activity to the nesting area was frenetic. At least a couple times it appeared " CliffBar" returned to nest carrying food. This gives consideration of monitoring for what progeny may be produced with this probable pairing with pure female Barn swallow. Despite being a "hybrid" the sheer scarcity of ebird reports makes this remarkable bird found by Devin and Katelyn; very exciting nevertheless. Photos TBA.

Technical information

Model
Canon EOS 7D Mark II
Lens
TAMRON 100-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD A035
ISO
6400
Focal length
100 mm
Flash
Flash did not fire
f-stop
f/5.0
Shutter speed
1/1600 sec
Dimensions
974 pixels x 1102 pixels
Original file size
144.53 KB