Riparia riparia

Definitions of Riparia riparia
  1. noun
    swallow of the northern hemisphere that nests in tunnels dug in clay or sand banks
    synonyms: bank martin, bank swallow, sand martin
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    type of:
    martin
    any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around Martinmas
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