Violet-green swallow — size comparison

The violet-green swallow inhabits western North America. It catches small flying insects over open areas near trees and cliffs. It nests in tree cavities and ro

Silhouette comparison

Length

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

Violet-green swallow

Tachycineta thalassina

ok. 12 cmDorosły ptak
total length

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

Mass
14 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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Violet-green swallowTotal lengthapprox. 12 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
Violet-green swallow — size comparison — facts and sources

The violet-green swallow inhabits western North America. It catches small flying insects over open areas near trees and cliffs.

It nests in tree cavities and rock crevices. After breeding it migrates south to Mexico and Central America.

Measurement sources