African Plain Martin

African Plain Martin

Riparia paludicola

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
20,2 cm
Khối Lượng
12,316666666666668 g
Họ
Hirundinidae
Bộ
Passeriformes

Giới Thiệu

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 20,2 cm 8.0 in
Khối Lượng 12,316666666666668 g 0.43 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 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 paludicola

Distribution

African Plain Martin has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the African Plain Martin endangered?
The African Plain Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the African Plain Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
How big is the African Plain Martin?
The African Plain Martin has a wingspan of 20.2 cm, weight of 12.316666666666668 g.
What order and family does the African Plain Martin belong to?
The African Plain Martin (Riparia paludicola) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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