Violet-green Swallow

Violet-green SwallowThe Violet-green Swallow breeds in western North America. Its green and violet sheen and white facial markings make it distinctive.What does it look like?Adults have a green back, a violet sheen on the rump, and white patches on the sides of the face and rump. Females and young birds are duller.How does it live?The Violet-green Swallow breeds in western North America. Its green and violet sheen and white facial markings make it distinctive.It catches insects while flying. It spends the breeding season in western North America and moves to Mexico and Central America for winter.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.