An old saying goes, “One swallow doesn’t make a summer.” Fortunately, we don’t have to settle for just one species. During the summer, members of the swallow bird family are common all over North ...

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What Does a Violet-Green Swallow Look Like? Like other members of the swallow family, the violet-green swallow’s plumage is shiny and striking. Males are green with brownish-purple wings and a purple ...