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Bluebirds and swallows are traditional nautical tattoos with a long history of use. They symbolise happiness and good fortune. The swallow was a tattoo a sailor got after traveling 5000 nautical miles.

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What is the meaning of swallow birds?

If you're asking what the symbolism for a swallow is, it is that these birds were often the first to land on a ship that had been out to sea for long periods of time. So the bird came to symbolize being close to/finding your way home. That's why the tattoo of the swallow became popular for it's symbolism of home. The swallow is the harbinger of the spring season. Legend has it that the barn swallow, national bird of Estonia, represents free blue sky and eternal happiness to the Estonians.


Is it legal to kill a barn owl?

yes you can shoot a barn swallow


Is a barn swallow real?

yes


How does the barn swallow drink?

with there tongue


What is a small bird with forked tail called?

Swallow, barn swallow


How do you hatch a barn swallow egg?

well if you have a barn swallow egg get a nest with feathers and put it in the sun make shore nothing gets to it.


What is the Austrian state bird?

The Barn Swallow.


Where would you find a swallow's nests?

In a Barn.


Are there swallows in the US?

Yes. The Barn Swallow, Bank Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Tree Swallow and the Northern Rough-winged Swallow are amongst some of the breeds of swallow found in the USA.


How meany different types of swallow is there?

There are 8 varieties of Swallow. They are the Barn Swallow, Cave Swallow, Cliff Swallow, Bank Swallow, Northern Rough-winged Swallow, the Violet-green Swallow, Tree Swallow, and the Purple Martin.


How long does a barn swallow stay in its egg?

About 15 days.


What does a barn swallow eat?

Insects, specifically flying insects.