African Plain Martin
Riparia paludicola
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Least Concern
Envergadura
20,2 cm
Peso
12,316666666666668 g
Familia
Hirundinidae
Orden
Passeriformes
Acerca de
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 20,2 cm | 8.0 in |
| Peso | 12,316666666666668 g | 0.43 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2-4
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Passeriformes (Aves Canoras) |
| Familia | Hirundinidae (Golondrinas y Aviones) |
| Genus | Riparia |
| Especies | Riparia paludicola |
Distribution
African Plain Martin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Preguntas frecuentes
Is the African Plain Martin endangered?
The African Plain Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Plain Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
How big is the African Plain Martin?
The African Plain Martin has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 12.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Plain Martin belong to?
The African Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.
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