Wire-tailed Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo smithii compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Wire-tailed Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Hirundo smithii | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 12.833333333333334 g (0.45 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Wire-tailed Swallow only
None
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Wire-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.