Banded Martin vs Red Sea Swallow
Neophedina cincta compared with Petrochelidon perdita
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Banded Martin | Red Sea Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Neophedina cincta | Petrochelidon perdita |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Data Deficient |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 26.2 cm (10.3 in) | 22.1 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 24.083333333333332 g (0.85 oz) | 20.6 g (0.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-5 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Banded Martin
Data Deficient
Red Sea Swallow
About These Birds
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.