African Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
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Least Concern
طول الجناح
20,2 cm
الوزن
12,316666666666668 g
الفصيلة
Hirundinidae
الرتبة
Passeriformes
حول
The African Plain Martin is a small, brown swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan near 20 cm and a weight of just 12 g. It nests in burrows along river banks and lake shores across much of Africa, feeding on insects caught in low, gliding flight over water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 20,2 cm | 8.0 in |
| الوزن | 12,316666666666668 g | 0.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 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 paludicola |
Distribution
African Plain Martin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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موجود
Not recorded
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External Databases
الأسئلة الشائعة
Is the African Plain Martin endangered?
The African Plain Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Plain Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
How big is the African Plain Martin?
The African Plain Martin has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 12.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Plain Martin belong to?
The African Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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Data Deficient