Birds of Canada. 



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FAMILY HIRUNDINID^E. THE 

 SWALLOWS. 



BAIIN SWALLOW. 



Hirundo americana. The Barn Swallow. 



The general color of this swallow is steel-blue 

 above ; beneath, light chestnut ; tail, forked. 

 Receives its name from its frequently attaching 

 its nest to the rafters in barns. Feeds upon 

 insects. 



H. lunifrons. The Cliff Swallow. 



The Cliff Swallow is black, above ; white, 

 beneath ; tail, green. Builds its nest under pro- 

 jecting cliffs ; eggs, six, white, with a purplish 

 tint. Feeds upon insects. 



