Peruvian Martin vs African River Martin

Progne murphyi compared with Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Peruvian Martin African River Martin
Scientific Name Progne murphyi Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Near Threatened Data Deficient
Length
Wingspan 26.4 cm (10.4 in) 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
Weight 34.333333333333336 g (1.21 oz) 26.0 g (0.92 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Peruvian Martin only

None

African River Martin only

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Peruvian Martin

Data Deficient

African River Martin

About These Birds

African River Martin

The African River Martin is a data-deficient swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan of about 24 cm and a weight of 26 g. It is a poorly known species of the Congo River basin, roosting in vast numbers on sandy river islands during the dry season.

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