The most wide-spread members of the swallow family, barn swallows wing their way throughout the world, breeding generally in the Northern Hemisphere and wintering throughout most of the Southern ...

Mosquitoes are among the most irritating pests. In addition to their annoying bites, which can leave you very itchy, some are also vectors for deadly viruses. Fortunately, many birds eat mosquitoes, ...

The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is one of eight species of the swallow family that inhabits the state of Texas, and is the only one of its genus. This particular species is an extremely common bird ...

From symbolism to bug catching abilities, there's a lot to learn about a barn swallow. Learn about their nests, songs, range ...

Photo Caption: These four baby barn swallows are the latest in a long series of broods to be raised under a porch in Bryan. Photograph by Forrest M. Mims III. Swallows are migrating birds that spend ...