African River Martin

African River Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Data Deficient
طول الجناح
23,8 cm
الوزن
26,0 g
الفصيلة
Hirundinidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes

The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 26 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.

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حول

The African River Martin is a data-deficient swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan of about 24 cm and a weight of 26 g. It is a poorly known species of the Congo River basin, roosting in vast numbers on sandy river islands during the dry season.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 23,8 cm 9.4 in
الوزن 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: BU.

عدد البيض في الوضع

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التصنيف

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

Distribution

African River Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the African River Martin endangered?
The African River Martin has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How does the African River Martin nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African River Martin?
The African River Martin has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the African River Martin belong to?
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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