African Plain Martin vs Tree Swallow
Riparia paludicola compared with Tachycineta bicolor
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Plain Martin | Tree Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Riparia paludicola | Tachycineta bicolor |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 23.2 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 20.875 g (0.74 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-8 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Plain Martin only
Tree Swallow only
None
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Least Concern
Tree 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.