Banded Martin
Neophedina cincta
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neophedina-cincta"></birdfyi-bird>The Banded Martin (Neophedina cincta) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (schwalben), within the order Passeriformes (sperlingsvögel). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 26.2 cm and a weight of 24.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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The Banded Martin is a small swallow of the family Hirundinidae found in open grasslands and wetland edges across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 24.1g with a wingspan of 26.2cm, it has a distinctive dark brown breast band on pale underparts. It catches insects on the wing in sweeping aerial flights over open habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 26,2 cm | 10.3 in |
| Gewicht | 24,083333333333332 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21-24 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes (Sperlingsvögel) |
| Familie | Hirundinidae (Schwalben) |
| Genus | Neophedina |
| Arten | Neophedina cincta |
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