Tree Swallow
Tree Swallow
(Tachycineta bicolor )
Tree Swallow nest
Photo © René Corado
Tree Swallow eggs
Photo © René Corado
Song
© Leonard J. Peyton / Macaulay Library
Song
© Mike Andersen / Macaulay Library
Song
© Bob McGuire / Macaulay Library
Dawn song
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Glen Chapman / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Brad Walker / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Jay McGowan / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Wil Hershberger / Macaulay Library
Calls
© Martha Fischer / Macaulay Library
Flock calls
© Nicholas Sly / Macaulay Library
When To Look
Source: Birds of the World
Where To Find It
Source: Birds of the World
Habitats
Substrates
What You'll Find
Nest Type
Chick
Clutch Size
2
4
7
8
Nest Height
30 ft
3 ft
Nesting Statistics
Incubation Period
11-19
days
days
Brooding Period
15-25
days
days
Useful Hints
- Tree Swallows seem to prefer south-facing nest boxes, all else being equal.
- Nesting Tree Swallows need nearby bodies of water over which to forage for flying insects.
- The nest is lined with feathers, usually those of waterfowl.