African River Martin

African River Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Data Deficient
Rentang Sayap
23,8 cm
Berat
26,0 g
Famili
Hirundinidae
Ordo
Passeriformes

Tentang

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 23,8 cm 9.4 in
Berat 26,0 g 0.92 oz

Habitat & Range

Status Konservasi

Data Deficient
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: BU.

Ukuran Sarang

3

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Famili Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Pseudochelidon
Spesies Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Distribution

African River Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

Is the African River Martin endangered?
The African River Martin has a conservation status of Data Deficient.
How does the African River Martin nest?
Nest type: BU.
How big is the African River Martin?
The African River Martin has a wingspan of 23.8 cm, weight of 26.0 g.
What order and family does the African River Martin belong to?
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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