bottle-swallow

Dictionary of Australasian Words Phrases and Usages by Edward E. Morris

n.


a popular name for the bird Lagenoplastis ariel, otherwise called the FairyMartin. See Martin. The name refers to the bird'speculiar retort shaped nest. Lagenoplashs is from theGreek lagaenos, a flagon, and plautaes, a modeller.The nests are often constructed in clusters under rocks or theeaves of buildings. The bird is widely distributed inAustralia, and has occurred in Tasmania.

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