Blue Swallow vs African Plain Martin
Hirundo atrocaerulea comparado com Riparia paludicola
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Blue Swallow | African Plain Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Hirundo atrocaerulea | Riparia paludicola |
| Ordem | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Família | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Estado de conservação | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 22,3 cm (8.8 in) | 20,2 cm (8.0 in) |
| Peso | 13,700000000000001 g (0.48 oz) | 12,316666666666668 g (0.43 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 2-4 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partilhados
Blue Swallow only
African Plain Martin only
Estado de conservação
Endangered
Blue 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.