African River Martin vs African Plain Martin

Pseudochelidon eurystomina 对比 Riparia paludicola

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属性 African River Martin African Plain Martin
学名 Pseudochelidon eurystomina Riparia paludicola
Passeriformes Passeriformes
Hirundinidae Hirundinidae
保护状况 Data Deficient Least Concern
体长
翼展 23.8 cm (9.4 in) 20.2 cm (8.0 in)
体重 26.0 g (0.92 oz) 12.316666666666668 g (0.43 oz)
食性 -- --
产卵数 3 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

共同栖息地

African River Martin only

African Plain Martin only

保护状况

Data Deficient

African River Martin

Least Concern

African Plain Martin

About These Birds

African River Martin

The African River Martin is a data-deficient swallow of the Hirundinidae family, with a wingspan of about 24 cm and a weight of 26 g. It is a poorly known species of the Congo River basin, roosting in vast numbers on sandy river islands during the dry season.

African Plain Martin

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.

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