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The sand martin or European sand martin, bank swallow in the Americas, and collared sand martin in South Asia, is a migratory passerine bird in the swallow family. It has a wide range in summer, embracing practically the whole of Europe and the Mediterranean countries, part of northern Asia and also North America. It winters in eastern and southern Africa, South America and South Asia.

Similar species: Perching Birds
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Apr 29, 2025. Captured Apr 15, 2025 10:43 in Am Lustnauer Tor 1, 72074 Tübingen, Germany.
  • OM-1
  • f/8.0
  • 1/400s
  • ISO160
  • 220mm