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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Small hirundine with character and behaviour of [[Sand Martin]], but rather more compact form. | Small hirundine with character and behaviour of [[Sand Martin]], but rather more compact form. | ||
| − | Both upperparts and underparts duller than [[Sand Martin]], contrasting less and no chest-band. Sexes similar, no seasonal variation. | + | Both upperparts and underparts duller than [[Sand Martin]], contrasting less and no chest-band. Sexes similar, no seasonal variation. The color of the underpart vary geographically, varying from white to brownish. |
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Large | + | Large range in tropical Africa and south-east Asia |
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
Also known as Brown-throated Martin. One subspecies is endemic to north-west Morocco (Riparia paludicola mauritanica). | Also known as Brown-throated Martin. One subspecies is endemic to north-west Morocco (Riparia paludicola mauritanica). | ||
Revision as of 00:36, 9 September 2007
- Riparia paludicola
Identification
Small hirundine with character and behaviour of Sand Martin, but rather more compact form. Both upperparts and underparts duller than Sand Martin, contrasting less and no chest-band. Sexes similar, no seasonal variation. The color of the underpart vary geographically, varying from white to brownish.
Distribution
Large range in tropical Africa and south-east Asia
Taxonomy
Also known as Brown-throated Martin. One subspecies is endemic to north-west Morocco (Riparia paludicola mauritanica).
Habitat
Behaviour
Breed in winter (November-december). Nest in excavated tunnel in river or gorge bank.2-6 white eggs. Male and female incubate both during 12 days. In Morocco this swallow extends his range espcially when water is abudant.
