Blue Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo atrocaerulea comparado con Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Blue Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Hirundo atrocaerulea | Riparia paludicola |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Estado de conservación | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 13,700000000000001 g (0.48 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
Blue Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Estado de conservación
Endangered
Blue Swallow
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.