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Banded Martin
Neophedina cincta
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Least Concern
Envergadura
26,2 cm
Peso
24,083333333333332 g
Familia
Hirundinidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 26,2 cm | 10.3 in |
| Peso | 24,083333333333332 g | 0.85 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Familia | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Neophedina |
| Especies | Neophedina cincta |
External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Banded Martin endangered?
The Banded Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21-24 days.
How big is the Banded Martin?
The Banded Martin has a wingspan of 26.2 cm, weight of 24.083333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Banded Martin belong to?
The Banded Martin (Neophedina cincta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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