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bank swallow

/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/

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/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшая перелётная птица (Riparia riparia), которая гнездится в норах, вырытых в песчаных берегах, обрывах или карьерах, обычно встречается вблизи водоёмов по всей Северной Америке, Европе и Азии.

A small migratory bird (Riparia riparia) that nests in burrows dug into sandy banks, cliffs, or quarries, commonly found near water bodies across North America, Europe, and Asia.

  1. Small bird speciesB2formal

    A small migratory bird (Riparia riparia) that nests in burrows dug into sandy banks, cliffs, or quarries.

    ruБереговая ласточка

    • The bank swallow is known for its distinctive brown band across the chest.
    • We spotted a colony of bank swallows nesting in the riverbank.
    • Bank swallows migrate to South America during the winter months.