Madagascar Martin
NameMadagascar Martin
Common NameMadagascar Martin
Scientific NameRiparia cowani
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)26.5
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)12.5
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are uniformly dull sooty brown. Underparts are paler, especially on the belly and undertail coverts, with the throat and breast often showing faint, dusky streaking or mottling.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, buzzing or churring notes, often uttered while in flight or perched.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsforest, grassland, wetland, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to Madagascar, found throughout the island, particularly in the central and eastern regions, inhabiting a variety of open and semi-open habitats.
Identifying Featuressmall size, drab brown plumage, faint streaking on breast, forked tail, aerial foraging, endemic to Madagascar
Description
The Madagascar Martin is a small, drab brown martin endemic to Madagascar. It is an aerial insectivore, often seen foraging over open areas and water bodies. This species is known for its swift, agile flight.
