Southern Martin vs African Plain Martin
Progne elegans verglichen mit Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Southern Martin | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Progne elegans | Riparia paludicola |
| Ordnung | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familie | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 28,4 cm (11.2 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Gewicht | 50,25 g (1.77 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 3-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Gemeinsame Lebensräume
Southern Martin only
African Plain Martin only
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Southern Martin
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
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.