What kind of bird is this?

[montanafan]

Took a pic of this bird in Cades Cove near Gatlinburg, TN and always meant to find out what kind it is. Anyone know?

http://i34.photobucket.com/albums/d112/montanafan/IMG_3900a.jpg

 

[KLin]

A swallow

 

[Juno]

a state bird?

 

[montanafan]

Klin, I couldn't really tell for sure from the link you posted, and I was afraid to google images of "swallow" , but I did find some photos of them and I believe you are correct.

Thanks!

 

[suicidalpigeon]

Could be an African Swallow!

 

[intogamer]

nice pic

 

[montanafan]

Juno, it might be the state bird somewhere, but not in TN. That is the mockingbird and this is no mockingbird.

suicidalpigeon, if it is, it's an unladen one.

intogamer, thank you. :heart:

 

[Vic]

Specifically, it's a North American Barn Swallow (credit my GF, she's a bird watcher).

 

[montanafan]

Vic, that's it! Thanks for the link, and thank your GF for lending her bird identifying expertise. :thumbsup: