Uccelli simili a Barn Swallow

Key differences

The Red-rumped Swallow has a distinctive rufous rump (Barn Swallow has a blue-black rump), a pale, unstreaked belly, and a rufous nuchal collar. Its tail streamers are also long but often appear less deeply forked than a Barn Swallow's in flight, and it lacks the white tail spots.

Key differences

The House Martin has a pure white rump (Barn Swallow has a blue-black rump), entirely white underparts, and a much shorter, less deeply forked tail. It lacks the rufous throat and forehead of the Barn Swallow. Its flight is often described as more buoyant.

Key differences

The Sand Martin is smaller and duller, with brown upperparts and white underparts, separated by a distinct brown breast band. It lacks any blue iridescence or rufous coloration and has a very shallowly forked tail. It typically nests in burrows in sand banks.