I am a nimble migratory bird arriving on sleek wings to mark the end of cold weather, yet I am also the physical reflex your throat performs whenever you take a sip of water. What am I?
A swallow
A swallow is a classic spring bird, as well as the muscular act of ingesting food or drink.
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