African River Martin vs Golden Swallow

Pseudochelidon eurystomina compared with Tachycineta euchrysea

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute African River Martin Golden Swallow
Scientific Name Pseudochelidon eurystomina Tachycineta euchrysea
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Conservation Status Data Deficient Vulnerable
Length
Wingspan 23.8 cm (9.4 in) 21.6 cm (8.5 in)
Weight 26.0 g (0.92 oz) 17.0 g (0.60 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size 3 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

African River Martin only

Golden Swallow only

Conservation Status

Data Deficient

African River Martin

Vulnerable

Golden Swallow

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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