Barn Swallow vs Asian House Martin
Hirundo rustica ile kıyaslandığında Delichon dasypus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Özellik | Barn Swallow | Asian House Martin |
|---|---|---|
| Bilimsel Ad | Hirundo rustica | Delichon dasypus |
| Takım | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Familya | Hirundinidae | Hirundinidae |
| Koruma Durumu | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Uzunluk | 19,0 cm (7.5 in) | — |
| Kanat Açıklığı | 33,0 cm (13.0 in) | 20,6 cm (8.1 in) |
| Ağırlık | 19,0 g (0.67 oz) | 18,0 g (0.63 oz) |
| Beslenme | Aerial insects caught in continuous agile flight, including flies, beetles, moths, and aphids. Drinks by … | -- |
| Kuluçka Büyüklüğü | 2-7 | 2-6 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Size Comparison
Habitat Comparison
Ortak Yaşam Alanları
Barn Swallow only
Asian House Martin only
Hiçbiri
Barn Swallow
Open farmland, meadows, and areas near water. Nests almost exclusively in human-made structures such as barns, bridges, and eaves.
Song & Call Comparison
Barn Swallow
A rapid, twittering song: a long stream of 'vit-vit-vit' and rolling chirps. Also gives a sharp 'vit' flight call. Song can last many minutes without pause. Musical and liquid.
Asian House Martin
Geographic Range & Migration
Barn Swallow
Breeds across the Northern Hemisphere in North America, Europe, and Asia. Winters in South America, Africa, and South Asia.
Asian House Martin
Koruma Durumu
Barn Swallow
Asian House Martin
How to Tell Them Apart
Barn Swallow
Metallic blue-black upperparts, rufous forehead and throat, and pale buff to rufous underparts. Deeply forked tail with elongated outer streamers.
Short, wide, flat black bill adapted for catching insects in flight
Asian House Martin
About These Birds
Barn Swallow
The barn swallow is the most widespread swallow species in the world and has one of the longest migrations of any passerine. Its arrival signals spring across the Northern Hemisphere, inspiring cultural references from ancient Greece to modern poetry. Barn swallows have become almost entirely dependent on human structures for nesting.
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.