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Welcome swallow

Welcome swallow. Photo: KeresH.
Welcome swallow. Photo: KeresH

Scientific name

​​​​​​​Hirundo neoxena

Size

    Length: 16 cm

    Wingspan: 28 cm

Population

Common

Residency status

Migrant

Where to see

A group of welcome swallows can consistently be seen at the Bird Rock lookout or spot them sitting in small groups on power lines and fence posts around the island.