Common Name: Violet-green Swallow
Scientific Name (Genus-species): Tachycineta thalassina
Length (bill-tail): 5 1/4"
Identifying Chacteristics: white cheek extends over eye, full white chest
Habitat: open pine forests, suburbs
Seasonal - 1st seen: mid-March; Nest made in upper corner of garage
last seen: Parents and fledgings left area 7-5-09
Rescued one displaced fledging in garage.
