Black-and-rufous Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo nigrorufa compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black-and-rufous Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo nigrorufa | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.4 cm (8.4 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 14.5 g (0.51 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black-and-rufous Swallow only
None
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black-and-rufous Swallow
Least Concern
African 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.
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.