Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
18,0 cm
الوزن
9,75 g
الفصيلة
Hirundinidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The Asian Plain Martin is a small, plain brown swallow found in South and Southeast Asia, typically near rivers and open ground. Weighing about 9.75g with a wingspan of 18cm, it is one of the smallest martins in the region. It nests in burrows in sandy banks and feeds on small flying insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 18,0 cm | 7.1 in |
| الوزن | 9,75 g | 0.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-4
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| الفصيلة | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Riparia |
| الأنواع | Riparia chinensis |
Distribution
Asian Plain Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the Asian Plain Martin endangered?
The Asian Plain Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Plain Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Asian Plain Martin?
The Asian Plain Martin has a wingspan of 18.0 cm, weight of 9.75 g.
What order and family does the Asian Plain Martin belong to?
The Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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