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Riparia riparia
A small swallow-cousin that digs nest tunnels in sandy river banks. Hundreds nest together in cliff colonies!
Size
Small · 12 cm
Latin name
Riparia riparia
Status
Native to Ireland
Where to spot
- Sandy river banks
- Quarries
- Coastal cliffs (summer colonies)