Blue Swallow vs African River Martin
Hirundo atrocaerulea compared with Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Blue Swallow | African River Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo atrocaerulea | Pseudochelidon eurystomina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.3 cm (8.8 in) | 23.8 cm (9.4 in) |
| Weight | 13.700000000000001 g (0.48 oz) | 26.0 g (0.92 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Blue Swallow only
African River Martin only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Blue 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.