African Plain Martin vs Bahama Swallow
Riparia paludicola comparado con Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | African Plain Martin | Bahama Swallow |
|---|---|---|
| Nombre científico | Riparia paludicola | Tachycineta cyaneoviridis |
| Orden | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familia | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Estado de conservación | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Longitud | — | — |
| Envergadura | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) | 22,5 cm (8.9 in) |
| Peso | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) | 17,63333333333333 g (0.62 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamaño de la puesta | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Hábitats compartidos
African Plain Martin only
Bahama Swallow only
Estado de conservación
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
Endangered
Bahama Swallow
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.
Bahama Swallow
The Bahama Swallow is an Endangered swallow endemic to the Bahamas, weighing about 17.6g with a wingspan of 22.5cm. It has iridescent blue-green upperparts and white underparts, and breeds in pine woodlands. Habitat loss and introduced predators threaten its small and declining population.