Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor)

The Tree Swallow (Tachycineta bicolor) is a striking North American bird renowned for its iridescent blue-green plumage and agile flight. This species thrives in open habitats, where it skillfully catches insects mid-air, and is a common sight during its seasonal migrations.

🇫🇷	Hirondelle bicolore
🇩🇪	Sumpfschwalbe
🇲🇽	Golondrina bicolor

Taxonomy

Order	Passeriformes
Family	Hirundinidae

Tips for Identifying This Species

Both females and males have a white belly. The male's back is metallic blue, while the female's back is dark brown.

Notes about Whereabouts

Tree Swallows can be observed in all parks around Montreal. They are typically found in open areas such as fields and over water surfaces near ponds and rivers. These birds exhibit fast and erratic flight patterns as they scan the air for insects to catch.

Observations by Park and Season

Location	Spring	Summer	Autumn	Winter
Boisé Des Douze	x	-	-	-
Jardin Botanique de Montréal	x	-	-	-
Parc Angrignon	x	x	-	-
Parc Michel-Chartrand	x	-	-	-
Parc de la Frayère	x	x	-	-

"x" indicates the species was observed, while "-" indicates no observation. Lack of observation doesn't necessarily imply that the species is absent. Data is derived from our park visit journals.

Characteristics

Length	12-14cm
Weight	17-25.5g
Wingspan	30-35cm
Clutch Size	2-8 eggs
Incubation	11-19 days
Fledging	18-22 days
Sexual Maturity	1 year