African River Martin

African River Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Data Deficient
Envergure
23,8 cm
Poids
26,0 g
Famille
Hirundinidae
Ordre
Passeriformes

The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) is a bird species in the family Hirundinidae (swallows & martins), within the order Passeriformes (songbirds). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 23.8 cm and a weight of 26 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.

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The African River Martin is a data-deficient swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan of about 24 cm and a weight of 26 g. It is a poorly known species of the Congo River basin, roosting in vast numbers on sandy river islands during the dry season.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 23,8 cm 9.4 in
Poids 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: BU.

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Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famille Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Pseudochelidon
Espèces Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Distribution

African River Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the African River Martin endangered?
The African River Martin has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How does the African River Martin nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African River Martin?
The African River Martin has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the African River Martin belong to?
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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