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Swallows are slimmer and more elegant than the martins, a feature exaggerated by the long tail streamers of the adults. The dark throat and, of course, the all-dark rump separate them easily from House Martins and Red-rumped Swallows. |
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Breeds mostly in farm buildings. Feeds in the air usually over open country. |
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A very common summer visitor throughout Britain, except in north-west Scotland and the Northern Isles, where it much more local. |
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Widespread and numerous in most of Europe. |
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| 570 000 territories in Britain with 250 000 in Ireland. A widespread bird over both islands. |
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| 13 000 000-19 000 000 breeding pairs widespread across Europe. |
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