Mascarene Martin vs African Plain Martin
Phedina borbonica compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Mascarene Martin | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Phedina borbonica | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 22.6 cm (8.9 in) | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 21.3 g (0.75 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Mascarene Martin only
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Mascarene 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.