Black-and-rufous Swallow vs Asian Plain Martin
Hirundo nigrorufa compared with Riparia chinensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-rufous Swallow | Asian Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo nigrorufa | Riparia chinensis |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) | 18.0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Weight | 14.5 g (0.51 oz) | 9.75 g (0.34 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-rufous Swallow only
None
Asian Plain Martin only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-rufous Swallow
Least Concern
Asian Plain Martin
About These Birds
Black-and-rufous Swallow
The Black-and-rufous Swallow is a distinctive swallow of the miombo woodland and open areas in East and Central Africa. It has glossy black upperparts and rich rufous-chestnut underparts and throat. It feeds on aerial insects, hawking over open woodland and water, and breeds in small colonies.
Asian Plain Martin
The Asian Plain Martin is a small, plain brown swallow found in South and Southeast Asia, typically near rivers and open ground. Weighing about 9.75g with a wingspan of 18cm, it is one of the smallest martins in the region. It nests in burrows in sandy banks and feeds on small flying insects.