Who is this sitting on the wire? A swallow! This one is perhaps a Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) which is the most widespread species of Swallow in the world.These birds are very rarely found in the Indian plains. However, they are found in plenty in the countrysides of Europe and North America. They like to breed or stay in manmade structures like stables and barns. This fellow swallow was found sitting on an electric wire in 'Uttarey' in Western Sikkim.
Note added: Doro's friend Subhamon recently went to Sikkim with his parents and took this shot over there.
Photo: Subhamon Supantha, Kolkata
Writing: Subhamon Supantha.
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