Where are Bank Swallows Found?
Bank Swallow Habitat
The Bank Swallow nests in colonies along vertical sandy or earthen banks such as riverbanks, lakeshores, coastal cliffs, and often in human-made sites like sand and gravel pits.
These environments provide perfect conditions for Bank Swallow to dig their nesting burrows, which can be up to three feet deep. The presence of loose soil is crucial for their nesting success. Their habitat is usually located in naturalized areas that provide an abundance of flying insects.
Additional Resources and Facts
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The Bank Swallow is found on every continent except Antarctica and Australia.
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The Bank Swallow is the smallest swallow in the Americas.
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Male Bank Swallows can dig a 60-90 centimetre long burrow in four or five days. Males and females then construct a nest of grasses, feathers, rootlets and leaves in which the females typically lay four or five eggs.
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