African Red-rumped Swallow vs Banded Martin
Cecropis melanocrissus compared with Neophedina cincta
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Red-rumped Swallow | Banded Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cecropis melanocrissus | Neophedina cincta |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 26.2 cm (10.3 in) |
| Weight | 26.25 g (0.93 oz) | 24.083333333333332 g (0.85 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-5 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Red-rumped Swallow only
Banded Martin only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Red-rumped Swallow
Least Concern
Banded Martin
About These Birds
African Red-rumped Swallow
The African Red-rumped Swallow is a swallow of the Hirundinidae family, weighing around 26 g. It is identified by its distinctive rufous rump and undertail, and inhabits open country and rocky areas across Africa where it catches insects on the wing.
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.