Delichon (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Hirundinidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Delichon birds are known for their unique nesting habits of constructing mud cups under cliff overhangs and on man-made structures.
- The Delichon genus consists of three species: the common house martin, the Asian house martin, and the Nepal house martin.
- Bird enthusiasts often have difficulty distinguishing between the different species within the Delichon genus due to their physical similarities.
- Researchers have been studying the Delichon bird population to better understand their migratory patterns.
- A study on Delichon bird colonies found a significant decrease in population due to habitat loss and degradation.