Tree Martin

Petrochelidon nigricans ‡

S of Millers Bay, South Road, King Island, Tas IMG_2471 20211218 - nigricans (one in distance, flying).
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Notes: Iridescent blue-black back & crown, brown wings & tail, rufous forehead. Whitish mottled
rump. The underparts are white, faintly streaked. Young birds are duller, browner, w. pale fringes
to all wing feathers. Ssp neglecta smaller, w. less rufous tinge. Cf smaller Fairy Martin. Most in SE
migrate N to non-breeding grounds (eg Tableland) for winter. In variety of open-country habitats
near water, including built-up areas. Forages on the wing over & around trees, & over water.

Range from Australian Bird Guide (2017)©