Hirundo rustica

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Definition

Noun A small, migratory bird of the family Hirundinidae, scientifically named Hirundo rustica, commonly known as the barn swallow. It is characterized by its long, forked tail, glossy blue-black upperparts, and reddish-brown throat and forehead.

Usage and Examples
  • The is a familiar sight in rural areas, often seen swooping over fields to catch insects.
  • Ornithologists study the migration patterns of , which can travel thousands of miles between continents.
  • The return of the to its nesting barn is often considered a sign of spring.
Advanced Usage
  • In Scientific Context: The binomial nomenclature is used universally in biological and zoological texts to precisely identify this species, distinguishing it from other swallows and martins.
  • In Conservation: The term is used in formal documents discussing habitat protection for populations.
Variants and Related Words
  • Barn Swallow: The common English name for .
  • Swallow: The general term for birds in the family Hirundinidae, which includes the genus .
  • Hirundinidae: The scientific family name for all swallows and martins.
Synonyms
  • Barn swallow
  • Chimney swallow (a less common, regional name)
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • "One swallow does not make a summer": This proverb, which traditionally references the common swallow (), means that one positive sign does not guarantee that a good situation has arrived or will continue.
Noun
  1. common swallow of North America and Europe that nests in barns etc.

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