African Plain Martin vs Violet-green Swallow
Riparia paludicola compared with Tachycineta thalassina
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | African Plain Martin | Violet-green Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Riparia paludicola | Tachycineta thalassina |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 20.2 cm (8.0 in) | 23.1 cm (9.1 in) |
| Weight | 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 14.325 g (0.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | 2-7 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
African Plain Martin only
Violet-green Swallow only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Least Concern
Violet-green 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.