Northern House Martin
Delichon urbicum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="delichon-urbicum"></birdfyi-bird>The Northern House Martin (Delichon urbicum) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 21.6 cm and a weight of 16.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 21.6 cm | 8.5 in |
| Weight | 16.65 g | 0.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: DM,O. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 22-32 days.
Clutch Size
1-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Family | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Delichon |
| Species | Delichon urbicum |
Distribution
Northern House Martin has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family