Andorinha dos Beirais

(Western House Martin)

Scientific name: Delichon urbicum

They are about 13 cm long and can live for eight years or longer. Their weight varies between 10 and 60 grams.

Swallows hunt insects in the air and have developed a fusiform body and relatively long, pointed wings. relatively long, pointed wings.

The females lay 4 or 5 eggs, which are then incubated for about 25 days.

Oil pastels on paper, 34x24cm