Male Tree

The tree swallow is a migratory bird. Found in the Americas, the tree swallow was first described in 1807. The tree swallow has glossy blue-green upperparts, the blackish wings and tail, and white underparts. The tree swallow breeds in the US and Canada. It winters along southern US coasts, along the Gulf Coast and the northwestern coast of South America.
The tree swallow nests in natural and artificial cavities. Breeding can start as soon as early May and it can end as late as July. This bird is generally socially monogamous . The female incubates the clutch of two to eight pure white eggs for around 15 days. The chicks hatch slightly asynchronously, allowing the female to prioritize which chicks to feed in times of food shortage. They generally fledge about 18 to 22 days after hatching. The tree swallow forages both alone and in groups, eating mostly insects, in addition to mollusks, spiders, and fruit.
All Photos were taken with the Canon 90D and the Sigma APO DG 70-300mm lens, usually at 200-300mm and various ISO readings at F5.6.