House Martin

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The House Martin (Delichon urbicum), sometimes called the Northern House Martin or Common House Martin, is a migratory passerine bird of the swallow family which breeds in Europe, north Africa and temperate Asia; and winters in sub-Saharan Africa and tropical Asia. It feeds on insects which are caught in flight, and it migrates to climates where flying insects are plentiful. It has a blue head and upperparts, white rump and pure white underparts, and is found in both open country and near human habitation.

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bird, swallow, House Martin, Delichon urbicum, Northern House Martin, Common House Martin, migratory passerine bird

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The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia (New York, NY: The Century Co., 1889)

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