Angola Swallow vs Banded Martin
Hirundo angolensis compared with Neophedina cincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Swallow | Banded Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo angolensis | Neophedina cincta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) | 26.2 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 17.35 g (0.61 oz) | 24.083333333333332 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Least Concern
Banded Martin
About These Birds
Angola Swallow
The Angola Swallow is a graceful hirundine with a 23.3 cm wingspan, weighing 17.35 grams. It inhabits open country and woodland near water in Angola and surrounding regions. It forages aerially for insects, often seen skimming low over rivers and lakes.
Banded Martin
The Banded Martin is a small swallow of the family Hirundinidae found in open grasslands and wetland edges across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 24.1g with a wingspan of 26.2cm, it has a distinctive dark brown breast band on pale underparts. It catches insects on the wing in sweeping aerial flights over open habitats.