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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: takkatakka on July 13, 2017, 06:00:30 PM

Title: Unknown Swallow
Post by: takkatakka on July 13, 2017, 06:00:30 PM

Hello,
  I found this bird while watching a small flock of Bank Swallows on a walking trail. The trail was by Lake Ontario in Scarborough. From what I can see, it has the band across the chest as in a Bank Swallow but the facial pattern and wing shape of a Northern Rough-winged Swallow. I am curious about what others think it is. All comments are appreciated.

Title: Re: Unknown Swallow
Post by: Paul O'Toole on July 21, 2017, 06:13:32 PM

The colours look good for a Northern Rough Winged swallow. Here is a couple of pictures photographed.

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2819/34124709276_70966c1197_c.jpg)

(https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8820/16559722414_13546ac87e_c.jpg)

Title: Re: Unknown Swallow
Post by: takkatakka on July 21, 2017, 07:58:33 PM

Thanks for the response.  The dark banding confused me.

Title: Re: Unknown Swallow
Post by: Rotarran on July 22, 2017, 11:32:37 AM

It still retains many of the characteristics of a Bank Swallow.  Could it be a hybrid?