Birds Likely to be Observed in Oregon
Location in Oregon
Cliff Swallow
Hirundo pyrrhonota -
Locally common. Note the orange rump, square tail, broad martin-like wings, and
buffy forehead. Soars more than other swallows. The bulb-shaped nests are built
under eaves or in shelter of cliffs, dams, or bridges. Call is a single
melodious note.
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