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Summer visitor

A bird which uses a particular area for breeding only, not being present at all outside the breeding season. There are many examples found in the British Isles, particularly small insectivorous birds like warblers (family Sylviidae).

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From Peter Weaver's Birdwatcher's Dictionary
Copyright © 1981 by Peter Weaver


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