Asian House Martin

Asian House Martin

Delichon dasypus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
20,6 cm
الوزن
18,0 g
الفصيلة
Hirundinidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

حول

The Asian House Martin is a small migratory swallow that breeds across central and eastern Asia, wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18g with a wingspan of 20.6cm, it closely resembles the common house martin with white underparts and a dark back. It nests colonially on cliff faces and buildings, feeding on aerial insects.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 20,6 cm 8.1 in
الوزن 18,0 g 0.63 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SP,CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2-6

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Passeriformes (Songbirds)
الفصيلة Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Delichon
الأنواع Delichon dasypus

Distribution

Asian House Martin has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Asian House Martin endangered?
The Asian House Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian House Martin nest?
Nest type: SP,CP.
How big is the Asian House Martin?
The Asian House Martin has a wingspan of 20.6 cm, weight of 18.0 g.
What order and family does the Asian House Martin belong to?
The Asian House Martin (Delichon dasypus) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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