Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

Least Concern

The Tree Swallow is a graceful swallow with iridescent blue-green upperparts and clean white underparts. It nests in cavities and boxes and, unusually for a swallow, can eat berries in cold weather.

Males and females of this species look different. The card art shows the male.

Tree Swallow trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Wetlands
Region
North America
Scientific name
Tachycineta bicolor

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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