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[[Image:53334800Brown Martina.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by CollinBax | [[Image:53334800Brown Martina.jpg|thumb|550px|right|Photo by CollinBax | ||
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Large range in tropical [[Africa]] and south-east [[Asia]] | 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''). |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Revision as of 06:58, 4 February 2008
- 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.
