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Mehlschwalbe

house martin

noun MAYL-shval-be Rare
Animals & Nature Wild Animals

Usage Note

Mehlschwalbe (Delichon urbicum) builds mud cup nests under eaves and is a migratory bird arriving in Germany in spring. It is distinguished from the barn swallow (Rauchschwalbe) by its white rump. Plural: die Mehlschwalben.

Examples

"Die Mehlschwalbe baut ihr Nest aus Schlamm unter dem Dachvorsprung."

Natural Translation

The house martin builds its nest from mud under the eaves.

Literal Translation

The house martin builds its nest from mud under the roof-overhang.

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