Angola Swallow vs African River Martin

Hirundo angolensis comparé à Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Angola Swallow African River Martin
Nom scientifique Hirundo angolensis Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Data Deficient
Longueur
Envergure 23,3 cm (9.2 in) 23,8 cm (9.4 in)
Poids 17,35 g (0.61 oz) 26,0 g (0.92 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 2-4 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Angola Swallow only

African River Martin only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Angola Swallow

Data Deficient

African River Martin

About These Birds

Angola Swallow

The Angola Swallow is a graceful hirundine with a 23.3 cm wingspan, weighing 17.35 grams. It inhabits open country and woodland near water in Angola and surrounding regions. It forages aerially for insects, often seen skimming low over rivers and lakes.

African River Martin

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.

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