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Banded Martin

Neophedina cincta

Least Concern
翼展
26.2 cm
体重
24.083333333333332 g
Hirundinidae
Passeriformes

关于

The Banded Martin is a small swallow of the family Hirundinidae found in open grasslands and wetland edges across sub-Saharan Africa. Weighing about 24.1g with a wingspan of 26.2cm, it has a distinctive dark brown breast band on pale underparts. It catches insects on the wing in sweeping aerial flights over open habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 26.2 cm 10.3 in
体重 24.083333333333332 g 0.85 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21-24 days.

产卵数

2-5

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Hirundinidae (Swallows & Martins)
Genus Neophedina
物种 Neophedina cincta

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常见问题

Is the Banded Martin endangered?
The Banded Martin has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Banded Martin nest?
Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21-24 days.
How big is the Banded Martin?
The Banded Martin has a wingspan of 26.2 cm, weight of 24.083333333333332 g.
What order and family does the Banded Martin belong to?
The Banded Martin (Neophedina cincta) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Hirundinidae.

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