What is another word for Genus Riparia?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒˈɛnəs ɹɪpˈe͡əɹi͡ə] (IPA) 
Genus Riparia is a group of birds that are commonly known as river bank swallows. The term Genus Riparia is used to refer to this specific group of birds, but there are several other synonyms that can be used interchangeably. These synonyms include Bank Swallow, Sand Martin, and Northern Bank Swallow. The Bank Swallow is a common name for the Genus Riparia in North America, while Sand Martin is used in Europe and Northern Bank Swallow is used in Canada. Regardless of the name used, these birds are known for their distinctive nests that can be found lining the banks of rivers and other shallow bodies of water.
