European Red-rumped Swallow vs African River Martin

Cecropis rufula compared with Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute European Red-rumped Swallow African River Martin
Scientific Name Cecropis rufula Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Data Deficient
Length — —
Wingspan — 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
Weight 22.35 g (0.79 oz) 26.0 g (0.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 2-7 3
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

European Red-rumped Swallow only

African River Martin only

None

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

European 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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