Asian House Martin vs African River Martin

Delichon dasypus 比較対象 Pseudochelidon eurystomina

Side-by-Side Comparison

属性 Asian House Martin African River Martin
学名 Delichon dasypus Pseudochelidon eurystomina
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
保全状況 Least Concern Data Deficient
体長
翼開長 20.6 cm (8.1 in) 23.8 cm (9.4 in)
体重 18.0 g (0.63 oz) 26.0 g (0.92 oz)
食性 -- --
一腹卵数 2-6 3
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共通生息地

Asian House Martin only

None

African River Martin only

保全状況

Least Concern

Asian House Martin

Data Deficient

African River Martin

About These Birds

Asian House Martin

The Asian House Martin is a small migratory swallow that breeds across central and eastern Asia, wintering in South and Southeast Asia. Weighing about 18g with a wingspan of 20.6cm, it closely resembles the common house martin with white underparts and a dark back. It nests colonially on cliff faces and buildings, feeding on aerial insects.

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.

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