The barn swallow breeds in North America and Eurasia, and winters in Central and South America hunting insects over the marshes. In recent decades some have also begun staying to breed in Argentina, a change scientists are following closely.
Behaviour
It hunts insects on the wing, low and fast, over water and grassland. Flocks gather over the marshes at dusk.
How and when to see it
Spring and summer, the months of its visit. The deep scissor tail separates it from the local swallows.
Where to see it in the Iberá
The gateways of the Great Iberá Park where barn swallow has confirmed presence:
Tours to see it
Verified providers operating at the gateways where barn swallow lives. You contact them directly on WhatsApp from the app.
- Esteros Ñe’é
Experiences with local storytelling and a cultural take on the marshes.★ 5.0 - Reserva Estero Camba Trapo
Private nature reserve of Ecoposada del Estero, on the Camba Trapo road. One of the…★ 5.0 - Cabalgata Cintia
Horseback rides around Carlos Pellegrini.★ 5.0 - Iberá Spirit
Travel agency specializing in the Esteros del Iberá for 10 years. Packages, excursions…★ 5.0
Species profile
- Common nameBarn Swallow
- Scientific nameHirundo rustica
- GroupBird
- StatusNative
- SeasonHere in spring and summer. It breeds in the Northern Hemisphere and spends our warm season here.
Season: the field guide "Aves Iberá" (Masariche, Güller and Iriani).
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