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==Moroccan plain Martin Riparia paludicola mauritanica== | ==Moroccan plain Martin Riparia paludicola mauritanica== | ||
Plain Martin Riparia paludicola (L) Small hirundine with character and behaviour of Sand Martin Riparia riparia, but rather more compact form. | Plain Martin Riparia paludicola (L) Small hirundine with character and behaviour of Sand Martin Riparia riparia, but rather more compact form. | ||
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''Originally posted by '''jynxtorquilla''''' | ''Originally posted by '''jynxtorquilla''''' | ||
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Revision as of 13:40, 17 May 2007
- Riparia paludicola
Description
Identification
Distribution & Taxonomy
Moroccan plain Martin Riparia paludicola mauritanica
Plain Martin Riparia paludicola (L) Small hirundine with character and behaviour of Sand Martin Riparia riparia, but rather more compact form. Both upperparts and underparts duller than Sand Martin, contrasting less and no chest-band. Sexes similar, no seasonal variation. Large distribution in tropical africa and south-east Asia. One subspecies is endemic to north-west Morocco (Riparia paludicola mauritanica). Breed in winter (November-december). Nest in excavated tunnel in river or gorge bank.2-6 white eggs. M�le and female incubate both during 12 days. In Morocco this swallow extends his range espcially when water is abudant.
Originally posted by jynxtorquilla
