African River Martin
Pseudochelidon eurystomina
African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) — Songbirds & Perching Birds of Africa.
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) is a member of the Hirundinidae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 26 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Passeriformes
- Family Hirundinidae Swallows, Martins
- Genus Pseudochelidon
- Species eurystomina
Quick facts
- Weight
- 26 g
- Diet
- Invertebrate-eaters
- Family
- Hirundinidae
- Order
- Passeriformes
- Habitat
- Wetland, lake & coast
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The African River Martin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Behaviour
A bird of rivers and riverside habitats, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The African River Martin is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) is a member of the Hirundinidae family, within the order Passeriformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Congo region.
It is a small bird. Adults weighs around 26 g, with a wing length of about 11.9 cm and a tail of around 5.1 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 113,000 km².
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the African River Martin?
The African River Martin is a small bird that weighs around 26 g.
Where does the African River Martin live?
The African River Martin is found across Africa with a range covering AF Congo region, where it is associated with wetlands, lakes and other open water.
What family does the African River Martin belong to?
The African River Martin (Pseudochelidon eurystomina) belongs to the Hirundinidae family, in the order Passeriformes.
What does the African River Martin eat?
The African River Martin is a invertivore — it feeds mainly on invertebrates such as insects and other small prey.
Does the African River Martin migrate?
The African River Martin is migratory, making regular seasonal journeys between its breeding and non-breeding ranges.
Is the African River Martin endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
What sound does the African River Martin make?
1 real field recording of the African River Martin — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the African River Martin's range?
The African River Martin has a mapped global range of about 113,000 km².
Conservation
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