Tree Swallow Tachycineta bicolor
Identification
This swallow has iridescent blue upperparts and white underparts. It is graceful in flight.
Location
Common statewide
Size
0.8 ounces
Diet
It feeds on insects and berries.
Habitat
It occurs near wetlands and open fields.
Activity Period
March to October
Behavior
It nests in cavities and nest boxes. It migrates south in winter.
Lifecycle
Breeding occurs in spring.
Population
The population is stable statewide.
History
It has long been present in Ohio.
Human Interactions
It often uses nest boxes.
Facts
It can survive on berries during cold spells.
Sources
ODNR NatureServe
Insects berries | Wetlands lakes fields | Statewide