Swallow Tanager 💙🐦🌿: The male Swallow Tanager is a showstopper — bright turquoise-blue on the body with a black mask and throat, making him look like a tropical superhero! They get their name from their swallow-like shape — short neck, long pointed wings, and a slightly forked tail that gives them a sleek, aerodynamic look. Males’ feathers can appear blue or green depending on the lighting — a beautiful example of structural coloration rather than pigment. Female Swallow Tanagers are greenish

Caught on a calm summer morning in 4K, this clip puts you right next to a **Northern Rough-winged Swallow** as it calls and flies low over the water. If you’ve ever wondered what a **Rough-winged Swallow** sounds like in the field, this Reels, high-resolution recording isolates the short sharp churt and the faint, hoarse notes that separate this species from bank and tree swallows. Perfect for birders trying to ID calls, this quick listen gives you a clear, repeatable sample of the species’ **bi