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===Origin===
===Origin===
Swellow appears to be based on a {{wp|swallow}}, specifically the {{wp|barn swallow}} or the {{wp|welcome swallow}}. Its colors and {{wp|Crest (feathers)|crest}} are also similar to those of a {{wp|treeswift}}. Its predatory behavior and high speed may be based on {{wp|falcon}}s or the {{wp|swallow-tailed kite}}. Its {{Shiny}} color scheme and long tail feathers resemble those of the {{wp|resplendent quetzal}}.
Swellow seems to be based on a {{wp|swallow}}, specifically the {{wp|barn swallow}} or {{wp|welcome swallow}}. Its colors and {{wp|Crest (feathers)|crest}} are also similar to those of a {{wp|treeswift}}. Its predatory behavior and speedy flight may be based on {{wp|falcon}}s or the {{wp|swallow-tailed kite}}. Its {{Shiny}} colors and long tail feathers resemble those of the {{wp|resplendent quetzal}}.


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Swellow may be a combination of ''swell'' (excellent, or to grow larger) and ''{{wp|Hirundinidae|swallow}}''.
Swellow may be a combination of ''swell'' (excellent, or to grow larger) and ''swallow''.


Ohsubame may be a corruption of 大燕 ''ōtsubame'' (large swallow).
Ohsubame may be a corruption of 大燕 ''ōtsubame'' (large swallow).
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