Brown-throated Martin
NameBrown-throated Martin
Common NameBrown-throated Martin
Scientific NameRiparia paludicola
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsThe plumage is uniformly dull brown on the upperparts, including the head and throat, contrasting sharply with a clean white belly and undertail coverts. The tail is slightly forked.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a soft, buzzing 'chrr' or 'trrr' call, often uttered in flight or when perched.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland, grassland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeWidespread across much of sub-Saharan Africa, Madagascar, and parts of Asia, including the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.
Identifying Featuresuniform dull brown upperparts, paler brown throat, clean white belly, small size, slightly forked tail, aerial foraging behavior
Description
A small, plain brown swallow, the Brown-throated Martin is an agile aerial insectivore. It is often observed foraging over water or open ground, and typically nests in colonies within sandy banks or similar structures.
