African Plain Martin vs Chilean Swallow
Riparia paludicola compared with Tachycineta meyeni
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Plain Martin | Chilean Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Riparia paludicola | Tachycineta meyeni |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 22.0 cm (8.7 in) |
| Weight | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Plain Martin only
Chilean Swallow only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Least Concern
Chilean Swallow
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.