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bank swallow

/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/

Tradução: Pequena andorinha migratória (Riparia riparia) que nidifica em túneis escavados em barrancos arenosos, margens de rios e pedreiras, geralmente perto da água; ocorre na América do Norte, Europa e Ásia.

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/ˈbæŋk ˌswɒləʊ/C1formalscientific
  • ptPequena andorinha migratória (Riparia riparia) que nidifica em túneis escavados em barrancos arenosos, margens de rios e pedreiras, geralmente perto da água; ocorre na América do Norte, Europa e Ásia.

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.