Tree Swallow — size comparison

The tree swallow inhabits open waterside areas, nesting in hollows and boxes and flocking after breeding. It pursues airborne insects but can use plant food whe

Silhouette comparison

Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

Tree Swallow

Tachycineta bicolor

ok. 13,5 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
16–25 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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Tree SwallowTotal lengthapprox. 13.5 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
Tree Swallow — size comparison — facts and sources

The tree swallow inhabits open waterside areas, nesting in hollows and boxes and flocking after breeding. It pursues airborne insects but can use plant food when prey is scarce.

During breeding it gathers calcium-rich shell and eggshell fragments. Nests are feather-lined; birds may catch feathers in flight during mutual chases.

Measurement sources