Barn Swallow vs Northern Rough-winged Swallow
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Barn Swallow
0.21 m
Human
1.75 m
Northern Rough-winged Swallow
0.14 m
| Barn Swallow | Northern Rough-winged Swallow | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 16–22 g | 10–18 g |
| Length | 17–21 cm | 12–14 cm |
| Wingspan | 32–35 cm | 27–30 cm |
| Top Speed | 56 km/h | 45 km/h |
| Lifespan | 2–8 yrs | 3–6 yrs |
| Incubation | 15 days | 16 days |
| Offspring | 4–6 | 4–7 |
| Diet | Insectivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Migratory | Migratory |
| Habitat | Farmland, Grassland, Wetland, Urban, Woodland | River, Lake, Wetland, Grassland, Farmland, Urban, Rocky Cliffs |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | North America |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |