African Plain Martin vs Collared Sand Martin
Riparia paludicola compared with Riparia riparia
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Plain Martin | Collared Sand Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Riparia paludicola | Riparia riparia |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 20.4 cm (8.0 in) |
| Weight | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 13.700000000000001 g (0.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Plain Martin only
Collared Sand Martin only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Least Concern
Collared Sand 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.