house martin

US /ˈhaʊs ˌmɑːr.tɪn/
UK /ˈhaʊs ˌmɑːr.tɪn/
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городская ласточка

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.
Городская ласточка свила гнездо под карнизом нашей крыши.
We watched the house martins darting through the air, catching insects.
Мы наблюдали, как городские ласточки стремительно проносились в воздухе, ловя насекомых.