Angola Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo angolensis comparé à Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Angola Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Hirundo angolensis | Riparia paludicola |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 23,3 cm (9.2 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Poids | 17,35 g (0.61 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Angola Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Angola Swallow
Least Concern
African Plain 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 Plain Martin
The African Plain Martin is a small, brown swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan near 20 cm and a weight of just 12 g. It nests in burrows along river banks and lake shores across much of Africa, feeding on insects caught in low, gliding flight over water.