African Red-rumped Swallow vs Asian House Martin

Cecropis melanocrissus comparé à Delichon dasypus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African Red-rumped Swallow Asian House Martin
Nom scientifique Cecropis melanocrissus Delichon dasypus
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Statut de conservation Not Evaluated Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 20,6 cm (8.1 in)
Poids 26,25 g (0.93 oz) 18,0 g (0.63 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-3 2-6
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Aucun(e)

African Red-rumped Swallow only

Asian House Martin only

Statut de conservation

Not Evaluated

African Red-rumped Swallow

Least Concern

Asian House Martin

About These Birds

African Red-rumped Swallow

The African Red-rumped Swallow is a swallow of the Hirundinidae family, weighing around 26 g. It is identified by its distinctive rufous rump and undertail, and inhabits open country and rocky areas across Africa where it catches insects on the wing.

Asian House Martin

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.

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