African River Martin vs Asian Plain Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina в сравнении с Riparia chinensis

Side-by-Side Comparison

Характеристика African River Martin Asian Plain Martin
Научное название Pseudochelidon eurystomina Riparia chinensis
Отряд Passeriformes Passeriformes
Семейство Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
Охранный статус Data Deficient Least Concern
Длина
Размах крыльев 23,8 cm (9.4 in) 18,0 cm (7.1 in)
Масса 26,0 g (0.92 oz) 9,75 g (0.34 oz)
Питание -- --
Размер кладки 3 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Общие среды обитания

African River Martin only

Asian Plain Martin only

Нет

Охранный статус

Data Deficient

African River Martin

Least Concern

Asian Plain Martin

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.

Asian Plain Martin

The Asian Plain Martin is a small, plain brown swallow found in South and Southeast Asia, typically near rivers and open ground. Weighing about 9.75g with a wingspan of 18cm, it is one of the smallest martins in the region. It nests in burrows in sandy banks and feeds on small flying insects.

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