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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Swellow | 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 '' | 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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