Cave Swallows are small, agile birds with a distinctive forked tail and a pale underbelly. They are known for nesting in colonies, often in caves or man-made structures.
Habitat
Caves, cliffs, and man-made structures.
Diet
Insects caught in flight.
How common
Common
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