African River Martin vs Bahama Swallow

Pseudochelidon eurystomina comparé à Tachycineta cyaneoviridis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut African River Martin Bahama Swallow
Nom scientifique Pseudochelidon eurystomina Tachycineta cyaneoviridis
Ordre Passeriformes Passeriformes
Famille Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Statut de conservation Data Deficient Endangered
Longueur
Envergure 23,8 cm (9.4 in) 22,5 cm (8.9 in)
Poids 26,0 g (0.92 oz) 17,63333333333333 g (0.62 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 3 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

African River Martin only

Bahama Swallow only

Statut de conservation

Data Deficient

African River Martin

Endangered

Bahama Swallow

About These Birds

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.

Bahama Swallow

The Bahama Swallow is an Endangered swallow endemic to the Bahamas, weighing about 17.6g with a wingspan of 22.5cm. It has iridescent blue-green upperparts and white underparts, and breeds in pine woodlands. Habitat loss and introduced predators threaten its small and declining population.

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