Asian Plain Martin

Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
18,0 cm
Khối Lượng
9,75 g
Họ
Hirundinidae
Bộ
Passeriformes

Giới Thiệu

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 18,0 cm 7.1 in
Khối Lượng 9,75 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.

Số Trứng

2-4

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Họ Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Riparia
Loài Riparia chinensis

Distribution

Asian Plain Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Asian Plain Martin endangered?
The Asian Plain Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Asian Plain Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.
How big is the Asian Plain Martin?
The Asian Plain Martin has a wingspan of 18.0 cm, weight of 9.75 g.
What order and family does the Asian Plain Martin belong to?
The Asian Plain Martin (Riparia chinensis) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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