Asian House Martin vs African Plain Martin
Delichon dasypus compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian House Martin | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Delichon dasypus | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.6 cm (8.1 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 18.0 g (0.63 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Asian House Martin only
None
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Asian House Martin
Least Concern
African Plain 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 Plain Martin
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.