chimney swallow
The term "chimney swallow" has historically been used incorrectly to describe different bird species, primarily the chimney swift and the barn swallow.
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Definition
C1Ornithology
(historical, misnomer)A historical term mistakenly used to describe the chimney swift, a bird that resembles swallows but belongs to a different family.
Example
- In the 1800s, some ornithologists referred to the chimney swift as a chimney swallow.
B2Ornithology
(informal, misnomer)An informal name sometimes used for the barn swallow, a bird known for its distinctive forked tail and aerial acrobatics.
Example
- The barn swallow, often called a chimney swallow, is easily recognizable by its deep blue back and red throat.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chimney swallow":