White-tailed Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo megaensis compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo megaensis | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 11.0 g (0.39 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-tailed Swallow only
None
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
White-tailed 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.