White-eyed River Martin vs African Plain Martin

Eurochelidon sirintarae compared with Riparia paludicola

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute White-eyed River Martin African Plain Martin
Scientific Name Eurochelidon sirintarae Riparia paludicola
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Critically Endangered Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 23.4 cm (9.2 in) 20.2 cm (8.0 in)
Weight 26.0 g (0.92 oz) 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

White-eyed River Martin only

None

African Plain Martin only

Conservation Status

Critically Endangered

White-eyed River Martin

Least Concern

African Plain Martin

About These Birds

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.

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