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Welcome swallow pair

Welcome swallow pair

Welcome swallows first began breeding in New Zealand in the 1950s, but are now well established over most of the country. Their head and back are metallic blue to black, and they have a rusty orange forehead, chin and throat.

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Reference: DSCH0365Smd.jpg
Photograph by Peter E. Smith

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Christina Troup. 'Birds of open country', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, updated 25-Sep-11
URL: http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/birds-of-open-country/6/1