Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
The adult Pacific Swallow is a small, agile aerial insectivore found around coasts, villages, farmland, cliffs, and waterways across much of the tropical Pacific and Southeast Asia. It catches flies and other small insects on the wing, often flying low with quick turns and glides. Pairs build mud nests under overhangs and may defend the nest area with close swoops and sharp calls. Unlike some migratory swallows, many Pacific Swallows are resident in warm regions year-round.
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- Pacific Swallow