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Iridoprocne

Iridoprocne

9.9
A group of small swallows that live in the Americas
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Researchers have classified several species under Iridoprocne based on their plumage and nesting habits.

Examples

  • Birdwatchers often spot members of Iridoprocne near lakes and rivers during migration.

  • The Iridoprocne species are known for their acrobatic flying.

  • The genus Iridoprocne includes the tree swallow native to North America.

  • Look at that Iridoprocne!

  • Birdwatchers often spot members of Iridoprocne near lakes and rivers during migration.

  • The genus Iridoprocne includes several swallows that are commonly found in the Americas.

  • Researchers have classified various species of swallows under Iridoprocne based on their unique behaviors.

Compounds

Iridoprocne bicolor
  • Specialized
9.9

A small swallow with a blue-green back and white belly that nests in tree holes

Surface Forms

Iridoprocne singular
Iridoprocnes plural
Iridoprocne plural

Etymology

Iridoprocne comes from two Greek parts: irido- meaning 'rainbow' or 'shining', and Procne, the name of a woman in an old Greek story who turned into a swallow. So the name pictures a 'rainbow' swallow, which fits this group of shiny swallows found in the Americas.