Swallow ID Quiz
This is a 35 question photo quiz to test your identification skills with eastern swallows. Swallows are notoriously agile, so the quiz makes use of some photos with weird angles and lower quality images to help simulate the challenging views in the field. This quiz is intended to be a companion to the LycoBirds Swallow Identification Quick Guide, which covers the basics of identifying the swallows of the eastern U.S., so be sure to brush up on swallow ID before tackling this!
#1
Select the species:
Yes, Northern Rough-winged Swallow
No, it is a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, with the brownish wash on the chest and low contrast between the cheeks, throat and chest.
#2
Select the species:
Yes, Tree Swallow
No, it is a Tree Swallow. It a particularly brown individual, but notice the clean underside and sharp contrast between the cheeks and throat.
#3
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallows
No, they are Barn Swallows. Note the long tails and orange throat and forehead.
#4
Select the species:
Yes, Purple Martin
No, it is a Purple Martin. Note the dark body and fairly forked tail.
#5
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with that long deeply forked tail.
#6
Select the species:
Correct, it is not a swallow. It's a Chimney Swift.
No, it is not a swallow at all. It's a Chimney Swift.
#7
Select the species:
Yes, Tree Swallow.
No, it is a Tree Swallow, with the clean white underside and metallic blue on the head.
#8
Select the species:
Yes, Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
No, it is a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, with that brown wash on the underside.
#9
Select the species:
Yes, Purple Martin.
No, it is a Purple Martin, with the bulky structure, generally gray underside, and fairly forked tail.
#10
Select the species:
Yes, Cliff Swallow.
No, it is a Cliff Swallow, with the pale rump, dark throat, and white forehead.
#11
Select the species:
Yes, Bank Swallow.
No, it is a Bank Swallow, with that defined dark collar.
#12
Select the species:
Yes, Cliff Swallow.
No, it is a Cliff Swallow, with the dark throat and white forehead.
#13
Select the species:
Correct, it's not a swallow. It's a Common Nighthawk.
No, it's not a swallow. It's a Common Nighthawk.
#14
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow.
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with the long, deeply forked tail.
#15
Select the species:
Yes, Bank Swallow.
No, it is a Bank Swallow, with the defined dark collar.
#16
Select the species:
Yes, Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
No, it is a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, with the brownish throat and cheeks, and brown wash on the chest.
#17
Select the species:
Yes, Purple Martin.
No, it is a Purple Martin, with the dark body and fairly forked tail.
#18
Select the species:
Yes, Northern Rough-winged Swallow.
No, it is a Northern Rough-winged Swallow, with the brownish throat and cheeks, and brown wash on the chest.
#19
Select the species:
Yes, Cliff Swallow.
No, it is a Cliff Swallow, with the white forehead and pale rump.
#20
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow.
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with the orange body and long tail.
#21
Select the species:
Yes, Cliff Swallow.
No, it is a Cliff Swallow, with the distinctive pale rump.
#22
Select the species:
Yes, Bank Swallow.
No, it is a Bank Swallow, with the distinct dark chest band.
#23
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow.
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with the blue upperside and dark orange throat and forehead.
#24
Select the species:
Yes, Purple Martin.
No, it is a Purple Martin, with the bulky structure, fairly forked tail, and, in particular, the dark blue color.
#25
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow.
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with the deeply forked tail.
#26
Select the species:
Yes, Tree Swallow.
No, it is a Tree Swallow, with the clean underside and bluish head.
#27
Select the species:
Yes, Barn Swallow.
No, it is a Barn Swallow, with the deeply forked tail.
#28
Select the species:
Yes, Cliff Swallow.
No, it is a Cliff Swallow, with the dark throat/cheeks and square tail.
#29
Select the species:
Yes, Tree Swallow.
No, it is a Tree Swallow, with the clean white underside and metallic blue upperside.
#30
Select the species:
Yes, Bank Swallow.
No, it is a Bank Swallow, with the distinct dark chest band.
#31
Select the species:
Yes, Northern Rough-winged Swallows.
No, they are Northern Rough-winged Swallows, with the overall brown color and diffuse brownish wash on the underside, lacking any crisp markings.
#32
Select the species:
Yes, Tree Swallow.
No, it is a Tree Swallow, with the clean white underside contrasting with dark cheeks.
#33
Select the species:
Yes, Bank Swallow.
No, it is a Bank Swallow, with the distinct dark chest band.
#34
Select the species:
Correct, it's not a swallow. It's a European Starling.
No, it's not a swallow. With that larger yellow bill and body spotting, it is a European Starling.
#35
Select the species:
Yes, Purple Martin.
No, it is a Purple Martin, with the bulky structure, dark throat and breast, and slightly streaked belly.
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