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bank swallow

/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/

Traducción: Pequeña ave migratoria (Riparia riparia) que anida en madrigueras excavadas en orillas arenosas, acantilados o canteras, habitualmente cerca de cuerpos de agua en toda Norteamérica, Europa y Asia.

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/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/C1formalscientific
  • esPequeña ave migratoria (Riparia riparia) que anida en madrigueras excavadas en orillas arenosas, acantilados o canteras, habitualmente cerca de cuerpos de agua en toda Norteamérica, Europa y Asia.

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.

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    • 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.