Pale Crag-Martin
NamePale Crag-Martin
Common NamePale Crag-Martin
Scientific NamePtyonoprogne obsoleta
FamilyHirundinidae
Wingspan (cm)28
Length (cm)13
Weight (g)14
Plumage DetailsUpperparts and underparts are a uniform pale sandy-brown or grey-brown, with slightly darker flight feathers. The tail is square-ended, featuring distinctive white spots on the inner webs of all but the central and outermost tail feathers, visible when fanned.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include soft, high-pitched twittering or chirping calls, often uttered while in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, desert, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound across North Africa, the Arabian Peninsula, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, extending eastward to India.
Identifying FeaturesPale sandy-brown plumage, Square tail with white spots (visible when fanned), Graceful, buoyant flight, Often associated with rocky cliffs or man-made structures
Description
The Pale Crag-Martin is a small, agile swallow-like bird with a uniformly pale sandy-brown plumage. It is an aerial insectivore, often seen gracefully soaring and swooping near cliffs, rocky outcrops, or man-made structures.
