Angola Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo angolensis compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Angola Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo angolensis | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 23.3 cm (9.2 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 17.35 g (0.61 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Angola Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Least Concern
African Plain 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.
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.