African Plain Martin vs Golden Swallow
Riparia paludicola compared with Tachycineta euchrysea
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Plain Martin | Golden Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Riparia paludicola | Tachycineta euchrysea |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 21.6 cm (8.5 in) |
| Weight | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 17.0 g (0.60 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
African Plain Martin only
Golden Swallow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Vulnerable
Golden 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.