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https://www.vogelwarte.ch/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3620_1.jpg16001200The Red-rumped Swallow appears especially in spring, mainly in large flocks of Barn Swallows with which it travels far to the north of its breeding areas in the Mediterranean. In Switzerland, it is usually spotted after a period of bad weather with strong south-westerly currents. Red-rumped Swallows have a more leisurely flight than the similar Barn Swallows and often glide by using thermals. In Southern Europe, the species is currently expanding its range towards the north.