African Red-rumped Swallow vs Asian House Martin

Cecropis melanocrissus verglichen mit Delichon dasypus

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Merkmal African Red-rumped Swallow Asian House Martin
Wissenschaftlicher Name Cecropis melanocrissus Delichon dasypus
Ordnung Passeriformes Passeriformes
Familie Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Erhaltungsstatus Not Evaluated Least Concern
Länge
Flügelspannweite 20,6 cm (8.1 in)
Gewicht 26,25 g (0.93 oz) 18,0 g (0.63 oz)
Ernährung -- --
Gelegegröße 2-3 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Gemeinsame Lebensräume

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African Red-rumped Swallow only

Asian House Martin only

Erhaltungsstatus

Not Evaluated

African Red-rumped Swallow

Least Concern

Asian House Martin

About These Birds

African Red-rumped Swallow

The African Red-rumped Swallow is a swallow of the Hirundinidae family, weighing around 26 g. It is identified by its distinctive rufous rump and undertail, and inhabits open country and rocky areas across Africa where it catches insects on the wing.

Asian House Martin

The Asian House Martin is a small migratory swallow that breeds across central and eastern Asia, wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18g with a wingspan of 20.6cm, it closely resembles the common house martin with white underparts and a dark back. It nests colonially on cliff faces and buildings, feeding on aerial insects.

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