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sand mar·tin
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Princeton's WordNet
bank martin, bank swallow, sand martin, Riparia riparianoun
swallow of the northern hemisphere that nests in tunnels dug in clay or sand banks
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sand martinnoun
A migratory passerine bird of the swallow family, Riparia riparia.
Etymology: sand + martin
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sand martin
A sand martin is a small migratory bird, scientifically known as Riparia riparia, that belongs to the swallow family. It is characterized by a brown back and a white belly with a distinguishing brown chest band. The bird is known for its behavior of nestling in sandy banks or cliffs where it digs long tunnels for breeding. The sand martin is primarily insectivorous and can be found in various regions around the world during the warmer months.
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Sand Martin
The Sand Martin is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole of Europe and the Mediterranean countries, part of northern Asia and also North America. It winters in eastern and southern Africa, South America and South Asia. It is known as Bank Swallow in North America, and as Collared Sand Martin in South Asia, and sometimes as European Sand Martin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of sand martin in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of sand martin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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