House Martin

The Common House Martin , sometimes called the Northern House Martin or, particularly in Europe, just 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. It is similar in appearance to the two other martin species of the Delichon genus, which are both endemic to eastern and southern Asia. It has two accepted subspecies.

The House Martin is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Common House Martin (Delichon urbicum), sometimes called the Northern House Martin or, particularly in Europe, just 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. More

The House Martin was first described by Linnaeus in his Systema Naturae in 1758 as Hirundo urbica, but was placed in its current genus Delichon by Thomas Horsfield and Frederic Moore in 1854. Delichon is an anagram of the Ancient Greek term χελιδών (chelīdōn), meaning 'swallow', and the species name urbicum (urbica until 2004, due to a misunderstanding of Latin grammar) means 'of the town' in Latin. More

The house martin is a popular bird for many people. It lives in close association with humans and has likely benefited from this relationship and become more abundant than in former times. Western Bird Guide: common house-martin - Top Home > Library > Animal Life > Western Birds Delichon urbica 8″ (20 cm). Like a Tree Swallow with a white patch completely across the rump. More

Although declining in many localities the house martin remains a familiar bird. Its white rump, white feathered legs and shorter, less forked, tail distinguish it from the swallow. The house martin feeding zone is higher than that of the swallow. It can often be seen 'towering' after insects in association with swifts high in the air. Gliding and stalling, diving and climbing it spirals overhead displaying great grace and mastery of flight. On occasions house martins are attracted to hot-air balloons. More

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house martin (Delichon urbica) See HIRUNDINIDAE. Cite this article Pick a style below, and copy the text for your bibliography. * MLA * Chicago * APA MICHAEL ALLABY. "house martin." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. 16 May. 2010 . MICHAEL ALLABY. "house martin." A Dictionary of Zoology. 1999. Encyclopedia.com. (May 16, 2010). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O8-housemartin.html MICHAEL ALLABY. More

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The house martin is a small bird with glossy blue-black upper parts and pure white under parts. It has a distinctive white rump with a forked tail and, on close inspection, white feathers covering its legs and toes. It spends much of its time on the wing collecting insect prey. The bird's mud nest is usually sites below the eaves of buildings. They are summer migrants and spend their winters in Africa. More

house martinhouse martin - common small European martin that builds nests under the eaves of housesDelichon urbicamartin - any of various swallows with squarish or slightly forked tail and long pointed wings; migrate around MartinmasDelichon, genus Delichon - a genus of Hirundinidae How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. More

House martin - Dictionary Definition and Overview = House martin : (noun) 1: common small European martin that builds nests under the eaves of houses Based on WordNet 2.0 - -Simonds. House car (Railroad), a freight car with inclosing sides and a roof; a box car. House of correction. See Correction. House cricket (Zol. More