RarityCommon
Height15 cm
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Did You Know?
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"Welcome Swallows often return to the same nest site year after year, repairing and reusing old nests."
Field Guide
Welcome Swallow
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The Welcome Swallow is one of Australia’s most familiar native birds, often seen darting through the air in open spaces and around human structures. These agile fliers are present throughout Australia and New Zealand, frequently observed near water and in urban areas where they nest under bridges, verandahs, and building eaves.
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