housemartin

[US]/ˈhaʊsˌmɑːtɪn/
[UK]/ˈhaʊsˌmɑːrtən/

Translation

n.A small swallow-like bird of the hirundine family, typically having black and white plumage and known for nesting on buildings.; A European species of swallow with distinctive white rump and forked tail, often nesting under the eaves of houses.
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

housemartin nest

housemartin colony

housemartin migration

housemartin in flight

housemartin chick

housemartin eggs

housemartin singing

housemartins flying

housemartins migrating

housemartin's nest

Example Sentences

the housemartin returned to its mud nest under our eaves each spring.

a large housemartin colony has established itself on the coastal cliffs.

we watched the housemartin swooping through the sky catching insects.

the housemartin migration is a spectacular natural phenomenon each autumn.

housemartins build their nests using mud pellets collected from nearby puddles.

the young housemartin nestlings chirped loudly waiting for food.

housemartins often return to the same nesting site year after year.

the decline in housemartin populations worries conservationists throughout europe.

we observed the elegant aerial display of the housemartin at dusk.

housemartins typically breed twice during the summer season in temperate regions.

the characteristic mud nests of housemartins can be seen on traditional buildings.

during autumn, housemartins gather in large flocks before migrating south.

Popular Words

Explore frequently searched vocabulary

Download App to Unlock Full Content

Want to learn vocabulary more efficiently? Download the DictoGo app and enjoy more vocabulary memorization and review features!

Download DictoGo Now