Hill Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo domicola compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Hill Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo domicola | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 15.6 g (0.55 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Hill Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
Hill Swallow
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.