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Riparia

Riparia

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A group of small swallows like the sand martin
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • The sand martin belongs to the genus Riparia and nests in riverbanks across Europe.

Examples

  • Ornithologists studied the migration patterns of Riparia species in Africa.

  • Among the swallows, Riparia is distinguished by its burrowing nesting habits.

  • The Riparia genus includes several species of swallows.

  • Many Riparia birds migrate during the winter months.

  • The sand martin belongs to the genus Riparia and nests in riverbanks across Europe.

  • Ornithologists studied the migration patterns of Riparia species in Africa.

  • Among the swallows, Riparia is distinguished by its burrowing nesting habits.

Compounds

Anchusa riparia
  • Specialized
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A plant with blue or red-purple flowers that grows in southern Africa

Anemone riparia
  • Specialized
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A small wild flower with white petals that grows on riverbanks in northern North America

Riparia riparia
  • Specialized
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A small swallow that nests in tunnels in sand or clay river banks

Surface Forms

Riparia singular
Riparias plural

Etymology

Riparia comes from the Latin ripa, which means 'river bank'. These swallows often nest in holes in riverbanks, so the name points straight to where the birds live.