South African Swallow vs African Plain Martin

Petrochelidon spilodera comparé à Riparia paludicola

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Attribut South African Swallow African Plain Martin
Nom scientifique Petrochelidon spilodera Riparia paludicola
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 22,3 cm (8.8 in) 20,2 cm (8.0 in)
Poids 21,46666666666667 g (0.76 oz) 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-4 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

South African Swallow only

Aucun(e)

African Plain Martin only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

South African Swallow

Least Concern

African Plain Martin

About These Birds

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.

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