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Sand Martin; Avión Zapador

Riparia riparia

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Field Notes

Description:

This is a mixed flock. The Sand Martin has a pale breast band while the House Martin has a white throat and breast and a white rump. The one in the middle is a House Martin, while 3 of the others are Sand Martins.

Habitat:

Coastal marshes.

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PublishedOctober 26, 2014

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