Swallows - Interesting Facts. Educational Facts about Birds

Swallows are remarkable and incredibly beautiful birds and in this video we’ll discover many fascinating facts about them About them If you enjoy this video I'd appreciate a like Enjoy the viewing Swallows can be found across the globe except in Antarctica and Australia They adapt easily to their surroundings and coexist well even in urban environments The swallow resembles the swift somewhat though their kinship is distant The resemblance comes from long wings and tail There are 79 swallow species in the world The most well-known species are coastal urban and rural They differ from one another in color and the location where they are found They build nests The swallow's appearance reflects its adaptation for swift flight Narrow wings a streamlined body and a long tail Body length ranges from 6 to 23 centimeters Weight ranges from 10 to 60 grams All specifications meet the stated requirements birds The swallow's wingspan is 30 centimeters You can identify the bird by its traditional dark blue coloration feathers that shimmer with a metallic sheen in the sunlight The nest of this bird serves as ot just a home for her alone—sparrows or wrens might take up residence there In such a case Homeowners are forced to find new housing These birds remember not only their Last year's nests They remember the place where they were born and return there first These birds carefully select building materials for their nest and sometimes there are even instances where they Fights break out over suitable nesting materials As we know cuckoos lay their eggs in other birds' nests other birds But some species of swallows also have this same trait The chicks of these The chicks are extremely weak they can't even hatch themselves So the parents break the eggs open when they sense the chick is ready to hatch Swallows have numerous natural predators Nests They build their nests so that no predator can reach the chicks but this doesn't protect the adult birds Easier prey they are hunted by birds and predators Especially many swallows perish during during the nesting period when they lose all caution and search everywhere for building materials Homes Swallows often have fleas and ticks which can infect the birds with infectious diseases cluding malaria The birds themselves often die during migration They pose no threat to humans are not suffering and at present all species are classified as non-threatened It is worth noting tha ey use a fairly complex language to communicate with one another For this purpose They use various body positions and movements during flight along with different vocalizations The sounds made by swallows can indicate danger courtship between male and female birds during of the breeding period parental calls urging their offspring to return to the nest and certa Other swallows are known for their high flight speed and excellent maneuverability Typically they They fly at speeds of about 60 to 70 kilometers per hour with some species reaching speeds of up to 120 to 160 The average lifespan of these swallows is about four years They primarily nest near natural sources of water Here they find both building material for their nests and sustenance Swallows hold great significance in folk tradition associated with numerous folk beliefs Well then I'll wrap up this video here hope you found it interesting and learned something new New Thanks to everyone for watching see you in the next video