Northern Rough-winged Swallow

Adults are 13–15 cm in length, brown on top with light underparts and a forked tail. They are similar in appearance to the Bank Swallow but have a dusky throat and breast. They are closely related and very similar to the Southern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis, but that species has a more contrasting rump, and the ranges do not quite overlap.

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

separate species are recognized: Northern Rough-winged Swallow in North America and the Southern Rough-winged Swallow from Panama to Argentina. As a whole, the taxonomy of the genus Stelidopteryx is uncertain and in need of further study. The Northern Rough-winged Swallow winters into middle Central America and northern South America. The species breeds over a wide altitudinal range, nesting from sea level to 6,000 feet. Open areas, including open woodlands, are preferred as breeding habitat. More

* Markings: Northern rough-winged swallows are the plainest of the swallows. These bird have dark brownish-black plumage on their wings and back, a brown neck and head, dark eyes and a light gray-brown on the chin, throat and upper breast. The abdomen is a dingy white. More

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) is a small swallow. Adults are 13–15 cm in length, brown on top with light underparts and a forked tail. They are similar in appearance to the Bank Swallow but have a dusky throat and breast. They are closely related and very similar to the Southern Rough-winged Swallow, Stelgidopteryx ruficollis, but that species has a more contrasting rump, and the ranges do not quite overlap. More

counterpart, the Northern Rough-winged Swallow but is more uniform in colour, particularly on the rump. It is found in open areas and forest clearings. It nests in grass-lined cavities of various types, including holes in banks or walls, or disused kingfisher and jacamar nests. It does not form colonies. The clutch is 3-6 white eggs, incubated by the female for 16–18 days and with another 13 days to fledging. More

Northern Rough-winged Swallow is an aerial forager that flies at low-elevation over fields and along narrow gullies and other irregular terrain. It feeds over water more than most other species of swallows and will even pick floating insects from the surface of the water. Its range appears to be expanding, most likely due in part to improved documentation. Breeding in the coastal counties of North Carolina has been observed since the early 1980 More

Northern Rough-winged Swallow - Stelgidopteryx serripennis * Northern Rough-winged Swallow Global Rank: G5 State Rank: S5B Agency Status USFWS: none USFS: none BLM: none FWP Conservation Tier: 3 PIF: none General DescriptionWe do not yet have descriptive information on this species. More

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow has a large range, encompassing much of North and Central America and nearby island nations. This bird prefers forest and wetland ecosystems as well as rocky areas and arable land. The global population of this bird is not exactly known as it was only recently recognized by the IUCN, but does not show signs of decline that would necessitate inclusion on the IUCN Red List. For this reason, the current evaluation status of the Northern Rough-winged Swallow is Least Concern. More

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STATUS: The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is a much more common breeding bird in Texas than pre-TBBA data would indicate. In general, the TBBAP data show a much broader distribution in Texas than indicated in The Bird Life of Texas (Oberholser 1974) or in the Check-list of the Birds of Texas (T.O.S. 1994). TBBAP efforts show probable or confirmed nesting for virtually every part of the state. More

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A plain brown bird, the Northern Rough-winged Swallow is fairly common across the United States in summer. The species derives its name from the outer wing feathers, which have small hooks or points on their leading edges. More

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A parent Northern Rough-winged Swallow feeding it's young in a field on Amherst Island, near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Northern Rough-winged Swallow A pair of juvenile Northern Rough-winged Swallows perched in a tree on Amherst Island, near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Northern Rough-winged Swallow An adult Northern Rough-winged Swallow perched on the left, beside a juvenile Northern Rough-winged Swallow on Amherst Island, near Kingston, Ontario, Canada. More

Species: Northern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx serripennis Description: The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is brown-backed, dusky-throated. Summers throughout the United States of America, northern Mexico and southwestern parts of Canada, wintering in southern tip of Florida, and southern Mexico through Panama. Identification: General: Warmish brownish-gray underparts, whitish underparts; grayish wash on chin, throat and upper breast; long wings; tiny bill; forked tail. More

Northern Rough-winged Swallows can be confused with Bank Swallows, but Bank Swallows have distinct breast-bands and white throats, with some white wrapping back to their ears. Northern Rough winged Swallows have shorter tails than those of Bank Swallows. Northern Rough-winged Swallows are also broader-winged and stockier than Bank Swallows. Bank Swallows have backs and rumps that are paler than their wings. Consult a field guide or experienced observer for assistance in identification. More

In Park: The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is a fairly common breeding bird species in the Park. This species is most commonly observed in association with disturbed and/or open areas in the Park. For example, this species can often be observed near one of the visitors centers or along the Gatlinburg trail which extends from Park Headquarters to Gatlinburg. Northern Rough-winged Swallows can be found at any elevation in the Park. More

Northern Rough-winged Swallow Stelgidopteryx serripennis At-a-Glance • Incubation: 12 days • Clutch Size: 4-8 eggs • Young Fledge: 19-21 days after hatching • Typical Foods: insects Description This swallow is brown above and white below, with a dusky throat and breast. Its tail is forked. More

Swallow Facts - This Northern Rough-Winged Swallow page is from the "North Carolina Partners In Flight" Web site with lots of information. Rough-Winged Swallow - Photo image displayed at "www.birdphotography.com" site. More

* Northern Rough-winged Swallow,Stelgidopteryx serripennis Northern rough-winged swallow, Stelgidopteryx serripennis = picture of a rough-winged swallow likes cliff faces and creak banks for nestingRange of the Norther Rough-winged Swallow The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is found in most of California except in the southern deserts and up to the higher elevations. More

Northern rough-winged swallows are found near streams and lakes and can be found in man-made structures such as brick and stone objects. Diet They eat flying insects. Range Northern rough-winged swallows can be found throughout most of the United States. Other Useful Information The Northern rough-winged swallow gets its name from the barb-like protrusions that are on their primary feathers. More

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow is common but not as well known as other species of swallows. Similar to the more common Bank Swallow, they are a bit larger and lack the well-defined breast band. They breed in small colonies in suitable habitat over much of the USA and southern Canada, and spend their winters in Central America and in the extreme southern USA. Like other swallows, they are beneficial by consuming large quantities of insects such as flies, bees, flying ants and others. More

The Northern Rough-winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis) is a small swallow. pets No northern rough-winged swallow pets yet! pictures No northern rough-winged swallow pictures yet! videos No northern rough-winged swallow videos yet! owners No northern rough-winged swallow owners yet! blogs No northern rough-winged swallow blogs yet! This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. More