Asian House Martin
Delichon dasypus
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The Asian House Martin is a small migratory swallow that breeds across central and eastern Asia, wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18g with a wingspan of 20.6cm, it closely resembles the common house martin with white underparts and a dark back. It nests colonially on cliff faces and buildings, feeding on aerial insects.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 20,6 cm | 8.1 in |
| Poids | 18,0 g | 0.63 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SP,CP.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Passeriformes (Songbirds) |
| Famille | Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins) |
| Genus | Delichon |
| Espèces | Delichon dasypus |
Distribution
Asian House Martin has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Foire aux questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Hirundinidae family