Asian House Martin vs African River Martin

Delichon dasypus مقارنةً بـ Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

السمة Asian House Martin African River Martin
الاسم العلمي Delichon dasypus Pseudochelidon eurystomina
الرتبة Passeriformes Passeriformes
الفصيلة Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
حالة الحفاظ Least Concern Data Deficient
الطول
طول الجناح 20,6 cm (8.1 in) 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
الوزن 18,0 g (0.63 oz) 26,0 g (0.92 oz)
النظام الغذائي -- --
عدد البيض في الوضع 2-6 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

الموائل المشتركة

Asian House Martin only

بلا

African River Martin only

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern

Asian House Martin

Data Deficient

African River Martin

About These Birds

Asian House Martin

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.

African River Martin

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.

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