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tree swal·low

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. white-bellied swallow, tree swallow, Iridoprocne bicolornoun

    bluish-green-and-white North American swallow; nests in tree cavities

  2. tree swallow, tree martin, Hirundo nigricansnoun

    of Australia and Polynesia; nests in tree cavities

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  1. tree swallow

    A tree swallow is a type of bird found in North America that is a member of the swallow family. It is known for its iridescent blue-green upper body and white underbody. The tree swallow is a migratory bird that travels to North America to breed in tree holes and other cavities. These birds are also known for their aerial agility, often seen swooping and darting through the air to catch insects.

Wikidata

  1. Tree Swallow

    The Tree Swallow, is a migratory passerine bird that breeds in North America and winters in Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. It is a very rare vagrant to western Europe. This swallow averages 13.5 cm long and weighs about 20 g. The bill is tiny. The adult Tree Swallow has iridescent blue-green upperparts, white underparts, and a very slightly forked tail. The female usually has duller colours than the male, often more greenish than the more bluish male. The juvenile plumage is dull grey-brown above and may have hint of a gray breast band. Being highly social outside of the breeding season, tree swallows may form flocks of several thousand birds near roost sites. Flocks near Vacherie, Louisiana were estimated to contain well over 1 million birds during December 2009.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of tree swallow in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of tree swallow in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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