Travel Reference
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Red-Tailed Hawk
SWALLOWS
Known for their long, pointed wings and superb grace while flying,
flocks of swallows are often seen in both parks during the summer, soaring over
the meadows and plateaus, and along the cliffs at the rim of Bryce Canyon. The
most commonly seen species are
violet-green swallows
—pretty little birds with
striking, metallic-green backs, bright violet on their tails, and white faces and
lower parts. Also watch for
clif swallows
in both parks, not only near cliffs but
also in the woods along the Virgin River at Zion. Cliff swallows have mostly blue-
gray upper parts, with white below, but also often have dark auburn throats and
foreheads.
