Asian Plain Martin

Asian Plain Martin

Riparia chinensis

Least Concern
翼展
18.0 cm
体重
9.75 g
Hirundinidae
Passeriformes

关于

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
翼展 18.0 cm 7.1 in
体重 9.75 g 0.34 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: BU. Fledging: 21 days.

产卵数

2-4

分类学

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

Distribution

Asian Plain Martin has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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