Congo Martin
NameCongo Martin
Common NameCongo Martin
Scientific NameRiparia congica
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)15
Plumage DetailsDull brown upperparts, whitish underparts with a faint brownish breast band. The throat is whitish, and the tail is short and slightly forked.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, buzzing 'dzrrt' or 'chrr' calls, often given in flight or near nesting sites.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatswetland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the Congo River basin in Central Africa, primarily found in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Republic of Congo.
Identifying Featuressmall size, dull brown upperparts, whitish underparts with faint breast band, short slightly forked tail, aerial foraging over water
Description
A small, drab martin found in Central Africa, characterized by its dull brown upperparts and whitish underparts. It is an aerial insectivore, typically seen foraging gracefully over water bodies.
