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Mangrove Swallow
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country, water.
Diet: Aerial insects.
Best time to spot: Summer visitor, migrant flocks.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
How rare is it?
The Mangrove Swallow sits in our Legendary tier for the US: a major rarity, where any record is big news. It belongs to the swallows family.
Recent US sightings
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Kit that helps
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