Banded Martin vs African Plain Martin
Neophedina cincta comparé à Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Banded Martin | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Neophedina cincta | Riparia paludicola |
| Ordre | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Famille | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 26,2 cm (10.3 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Poids | 24,083333333333332 g (0.85 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 2-5 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Banded Martin only
Aucun(e)
African Plain Martin only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Banded Martin
Least Concern
African Plain Martin
About These Birds
Banded Martin
The Banded Martin is a small swallow of the family Hirundinidae found in open grasslands and wetland edges across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 24.1g with a wingspan of 26.2cm, it has a distinctive dark brown breast band on pale underparts. It catches insects on the wing in sweeping aerial flights over open habitats.
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.