Tree Martin vs African Plain Martin
Petrochelidon nigricans compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Tree Martin | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Petrochelidon nigricans | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 21.5 cm (8.5 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 16.3 g (0.57 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Tree Martin only
None
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Tree Martin
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.