African Red-rumped Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Cecropis melanocrissus compared with Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Red-rumped Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Cecropis melanocrissus | Riparia paludicola |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Not Evaluated | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 26.25 g (0.93 oz) | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Red-rumped Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Conservation Status
Not Evaluated
African Red-rumped Swallow
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
About These Birds
African Red-rumped Swallow
The African Red-rumped Swallow is a swallow of the Hirundinidae family, weighing around 26 g. It is identified by its distinctive rufous rump and undertail, and inhabits open country and rocky areas across Africa where it catches insects on the wing.
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.