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Definition of hawk swallow

hawk swallow
Swift Swift, n. 1. The current of a stream. [R.] --Walton. 2. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of numerous species of small, long-winged, insectivorous birds of the family Micropodid[ae]. In form and habits the swifts resemble swallows, but they are destitute of complex vocal muscles and are not singing birds, but belong to a widely different group allied to the humming birds. Note: The common European swift (Cypselus, or Micropus, apus) nests in church steeples and under the tiles of roofs, and is noted for its rapid flight and shrill screams. It is called also black martin, black swift, hawk swallow, devil bird, swingdevil, screech martin, and shreik owl. The common American, or chimney, swift (Ch[ae]tura pelagica) has sharp rigid tips to the tail feathers. It attaches its nest to the inner walls of chimneys, and is called also chimney swallow. The Australian swift (Ch[ae]tura caudacuta) also has sharp naked tips to the tail quills. The European Alpine swift (Cypselus melba) is whitish beneath, with a white band across the breast. The common Indian swift is Cypselus affinis. See also Palm swift, under Palm, and Tree swift, under Tree. 3. (Zo["o]l.) Any one of several species of lizards, as the pine lizard. 4. (Zo["o]l.) The ghost moth. See under Ghost. 5. [Cf. Swivel.] A reel, or turning instrument, for winding yarn, thread, etc.; -- used chiefly in the plural. 6. The main card cylinder of a flax-carding machine.

Meaning of hawk swallow from wikipedia

- resident year round. The swallow-tailed kite was first described as the "swallow-tail hawk" and "accipiter cauda furcata" (forked-tail hawk) by the English naturalist...
- The swallows, martins, and saw-wings, or Hirundinidae are a family of p****erine songbirds found around the world on all continents, including occasionally...
- Leptodon cayanensis Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus Crested eagle, Morphnus guianensis Harpy eagle, Harpia harpyja Black hawk-eagle, Spizaetus...
- The welcome swallow (Hirundo neoxena) is a small p****erine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae that is native to Australia and nearby islands. It has...
- Subfamily Elaninae or Perninae Genus Elanoides – often classified in Perninae Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus Subfamily Milvinae Genus Haliastur Whistling...
- than adults. Bats are the usual prey of the bat hawk, although they may eat small birds, such as swallows, swifts, and nightjars, or even insects. They...
- Swainson's hawk Swainson's sparrow Swainson's spurfowl Swainson's thrush Swainson's warbler Swallow tanager Swallow-tailed bee-eater Swallow-tailed cotinga...
- hawk include: big blue darter, chicken hawk, flying cross, hen hawk, quail hawk, striker, and swift hawk. Many of the names applied to Cooper's hawks...
- The European red-rumped swallow (Cecropis rufula) is a small p****erine bird in the swallow family Hirundinidae. It breeds in open hilly country of southern...
- censuses have found over 120 species of birds, including terrestrial hawks, swallows, roadrunners, and hummingbirds. The sanctuary is open to the public...