House Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo javanica comparado con Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | House Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Hirundo javanica | Riparia paludicola |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 21,1 cm (8.3 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 15,0 g (0.53 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
House Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
House 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.