Swallow Anatomy Trivia
From mud-built nests to midair insect snacks, prove you know your swallows from your sparrows.
EXAMPLE QUESTIONS
What do swallows catch in midair that makes up most of their diet?
Insects
What general term describes the places where swallows pause between flights, whether on utility wires or tree limbs?
Perches
After crossing the Mediterranean into North Africa, which vast desert do European barn swallows cross on their way to Africa?
Sahara Desert
While building their nests, what do both male and female Cliff Swallows bring and shape into place?
Mud pellets
What are young birds called after they leave the nest, even if they still rely on their parents for food?
Fledglings