house martin
US /ˈhaʊs ˌmɑːr.tɪn/
UK /ˈhaʊs ˌmɑːr.tɪn/
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andorinha-dos-beirais
a small swallow-like bird with a forked tail, blue-black upperparts, and white underparts, typically nesting in colonies on buildings
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A house martin built its nest under the eaves of our roof.
Uma andorinha-dos-beirais construiu seu ninho sob os beirais do nosso telhado.
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We watched the house martins darting through the air, catching insects.
Observamos as andorinhas-dos-beirais voando pelo ar, pegando insetos.