Northern Rough-Winged Swallow (Stelgidopteryx serripennis)
Photo: Paul Danese
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Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

Stelgidopteryx serripennis
Least Concern

Fascinating facts about the Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

At a glance

RangeNorth America
HabitatOpen areas
DietInsects & spiders

About the Northern Rough-Winged Swallow

As the sun rises over the rippling waters, a dark, agile form darts and weaves, its sleek silhouette slicing through the air with effortless precision - the Northern Rough-Winged Swallow, a master of aerial acrobatics, pursuing the tiny insects that dance in the morning light. With its wings beating at a furious pace, this diminutive bird is a whirlwind of motion, its swift, erratic flight a testament to its remarkable agility and tenacity. In its element, the Northern Rough-Winged Swallow is a true marvel, a dynamic, kinetic force that embodies the very essence of flight.

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