Barn Swallow vs Asian Plain Martin
Hirundo rustica comparé à Riparia chinensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Barn Swallow | Asian Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hirundo rustica | Riparia chinensis |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) | — |
| Envergure | 33,0 cm (13.0 in) | 18,0 cm (7.1 in) |
| Poids | 19,0 g (0.67 oz) | 9,75 g (0.34 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | Aerial insects caught in continuous agile flight, including flies, beetles, moths, and aphids. Drinks by … | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-7 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Barn Swallow only
Asian Plain Martin only
Aucun(e)
Barn Swallow
Open farmland, meadows, and areas near water. Nests almost exclusively in human-made structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves.
Song & Call Comparison
Barn Swallow
A rapid, twittering song: a long stream of 'vit-vit-vit' and rolling chirps. Also gives a sharp 'vit' flight call. Song can last many minutes without pause. Musical and liquid.
Asian Plain Martin
Geographic Range & Migration
Barn Swallow
Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in South America, Africa, and South Asia.
Asian Plain Martin
Statut de conservation
Barn Swallow
Asian Plain Martin
How to Tell Them Apart
Barn Swallow
Metallic blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and throat, and pale buff to rufous underparts. Deeply forked tail with elongated outer streamers.
Short, wide, flat black bill adapted for catching insects in flight
Asian Plain Martin
About These Birds
Barn Swallow
The barn swallow is the most widespread swallow species in the world and has one of the longest migrations of any passerine. Its arrival signals spring across the Northern Hemisphere, inspiring cultural references from ancient Greece to modern poetry. Barn swallows have become almost entirely dependent on human structures for nesting.
Asian Plain Martin
The Asian Plain Martin is a small, plain brown swallow found in South and Southeast Asia, typically near rivers and open ground. Weighing about 9.75g with a wingspan of 18cm, it is one of the smallest martins in the region. It nests in burrows in sandy banks and feeds on small flying insects.