Pied-winged Swallow vs Banded Martin
Hirundo leucosoma compared with Neophedina cincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Pied-winged Swallow | Banded Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo leucosoma | Neophedina cincta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 19.6 cm (7.7 in) | 26.2 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 17.6 g (0.62 oz) | 24.083333333333332 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 4 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Pied-winged Swallow only
Banded Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Pied-winged Swallow
Least Concern
Banded Martin
About These Birds
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.