Asian Plain Martin
Riparia chinensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="riparia-chinensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 18 cm and a weight of 9.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family