Mangrove Swallow

Copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy without permission • Chagres River, April 2010

Bird name: Mangrove Swallow
Latin: Tachycineta albilinea
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Family: Hirundinidae • Swallows
Range: Widespread Middle America, incl Panama
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The Mangrove Swallow is a small swallow, identified in Panama by its white underparts and white facial marks in front of the eyes. It also has a white rump. The rest is dark brown or glossy blue black.

These Mangrove Swallows were beside the Chagres River in Gamboa.