Eastern Red-rumped Swallow vs African River Martin

Cecropis daurica compared with Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Eastern Red-rumped Swallow African River Martin
Scientific Name Cecropis daurica Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Least Concern Data Deficient
Length — —
Wingspan 24.4 cm (9.6 in) 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
Weight 23.333333333333332 g (0.82 oz) 26.0 g (0.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-6 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Eastern Red-rumped Swallow only

African River Martin only

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Eastern Red-rumped Swallow

Data Deficient

African River Martin

About These Birds

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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